About this role
Tel: 01603 810498
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hethersettvcprimary.co.uk
Headteacher: Matthew Parslow-Williams
NOR: Currently 306 increasing to 336 Sept 26
Salary: £13.47 to £13.69 per hour Fixed Term – until 31 August 2027 Part Time 27.5 hrs per week Term Time + 1 week
Hethersett VC Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant school located in a popular and growing village on the southern outskirts of Norwich. We currently have 306 pupils across 10 classes, increasing to 11 classes from September 2026. Our staff works collaboratively, forming a strong, supportive team dedicated to ensuring every child thrives.
Since transitioning from a junior school in September 2019, our popularity has continued to rise, and pupil numbers have grown steadily. We are proud of the progress we have made as we have established ourselves as a full primary school.
As an established school with real character, we are fortunate to have exceptional facilities, including our own indoor heated swimming pool, a fully grown forest school with a pond, a purpose-built art room with a kiln, and extensive, high-quality outdoor learning spaces.
The Governors, pupils and staff are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join our team. Under the direction of the class teacher, the successful candidate will primarily be supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis but may also be required to work with small groups of children.
The post is advertised as temporary for one year initially but could become permanent for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will:
Have belief in all children Have high expectations for all children to reach their full potential Be able to use their own initiative Display enthusiasm, commitment and passion for the role Be able to work as part of a team Be able to form positive and supportive relationships with children and parents
The school will offer you:
Well behaved children with enthusiasm to learn A friendly and supportive staff team A positive school ethos promoting Christian values Full training in classroom schemes of work Opportunities for further professional development where appropriate
Visits to the school are welcomed. For further information or to arrange a visit, please email [email protected]
How to apply
A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’
To download an application form, please click the ‘Apply for job’ button. Completed application forms should be returned via email to [email protected]
Closing date: 19 June 2026
Interview date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
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 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 covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.