About this role
Tel: 01603 451299
Email: [email protected]
Head Teacher: Mrs Jade Hunter
Salary: Scale D Temporary - Initial 1 year contract with the potential for extension Part time 36.5 hrs per week Term Time + 1 week Starting from: 1 September 2026
Do you thrive on working in a busy environment with children with a range of needs?
Do you want to work in a happy, forward thinking school that thrives on delivering our very best for our children? If so, we may be the right school for you.
‘Pupils behave well and learn much because of their teachers’ high expectations. Pupils are safe and happy. This is because staff have made pupils’ mental and physical well-being a priority. Pupils know their teachers care about them.’ OFSTED Oct 2024
We are looking for a confident and motivated individual to take on the role of classroom teaching assistant in Reception. Our priority is to recruit staff who are ambitious for, yet sensitive to the needs of children, whatever their starting points.
Working hours: Monday to Thursday (8.30am - 4.30pm) and Friday (8.30am - 3.30pm)
We can offer you:
To work with a friendly and highly committed team To be welcomed and supported by staff, governors, children and families To work in a close Key Stage 1 team that supports one another effectively To have the support of our SENDCo, in house speech and language therapy team offering advice and support To work alongside a senior leadership team that genuinely cares about staff wellbeing
You will have:
experience and knowledge of how young children learn Level 2 or above relevant childcare qualification excellent communication skills experience of teaching phonics the ability to use your own initiative to support the individual needs of children the ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with children and their families the ability to support the speech and language progress of children from various stages of development an understanding of supporting a range of additional needs within school the skills to be an excellent team player
Applicants should access more information about our school via our website www.weins.co.uk. We actively welcome applicants from out of Norfolk. Visits to the school by appointment are warmly welcomed, although this will not prejudice those applying out of county
For further details please don’t hesitate to get in touch, our number is 01603 451299.
How to Apply
To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.
Closing date: 19 June 2026, 12 noon
Interview date: 23 June 2026
The interview date is fixed, but if there are exceptional circumstances which mean that the date is not suitable then please let us know when applying.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out before the post begins.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 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.