About this role
Caister Primary Federation
Caister Junior School
Caister Infant School
Part of the City2CoastPrimary Federation
Executive Head: Gemma Smith
Tel: 014493 378300
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://caisterprimaryfederation.org/
Salary - Scale C, £13.26 per hour (£25,583 FTE)Temporary until 31 August 2027Part Time25 hours per weekTerm Time plus 1 weekRequired from September 2026
Caister Primary Federation is a group of two coastal schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years. We require an experienced, dedicated, friendly and professional Teaching Assistant who can work effectively across the primary phase. Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and challenging behaviours would be advantageous.
Personal qualities are of paramount important, and the person appointed will be expected to display patience, enthusiasm, energy, good humour, flexibility, and reliability. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
We can offer:
Full support and training from a wider teamOpportunity for career progression within the FederationPersonalised performance managementBespoke package of trainingRequirements: We are looking an for experienced Teaching Assistant who:-
Can follow plans and work on own initiativeHas strong relationship building skills and techniquesIs passionate about helping children reach their potential despite challenges Can communicate clearly with children and adults, verbally and in writingHas experience of working with all ages of children in primary schoolIs able to support a range of abilities including pupils with SENDCan work both with a small group and on a 1:1 basis with pupilsPossibility to step up to HLTAAble to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelinesAble to maintain confidentialityIs confident in supporting good behaviour management skills Has a desire to participate in school and Federation CPD opportunitiesHas a full understanding of SafeguardingIs willing to travel to other school sites as requiredApplicants are invited and encouraged to tour the school and discuss the role with the Deputy Headteacher, Gemma Cambridge, and should complete their application by the deadline of 12 June 2026
Please contact - [email protected] to make an appointment for a tour of the school.
How to apply:
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for job’ button.
Completed applications should be returned to Andrea Dix - [email protected]
Applications must be the applicant’s own work; the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools at any stage of the application process is strictly prohibited.
Closing date: 12 June 2026, 12noon
Interview date: TBA
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.