About this role
Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academy Trust
Tel: 01842 878278
Email: [email protected]
Salary – Pay Points 6-7, £18,467 - £18,761 actual pa (£25,989 - £26,403 FTE) Fixed Term until 31 August 2027 Part time 31.5 hours per week Term Time only Required for 1 September 2026
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS teaching assistant who is passionate about helping young children thrive?
We are seeking a EYFS teaching assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. This fixed term position is linked to funding for a child with SEND and will involve working closely with identified pupils to support their learning, development and access to the curriculum. While a significant proportion of the role will involve supporting a particular child, the successful candidate will also work as part of our EYFS team, contributing to high-quality provision for all children within the classroom.
We are looking for someone who is / We would love to hear from you if:
Have experience of working with young children, preferably within an EYFS setting. Be patient, nuturing and committed to meeting the needs of all learners. Have a good understanding of child development and inclusive practice. Be able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. Work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate initiative when required.
Working Hours
The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate at interview but will fall within our academy hours of Monday to Friday 08:15 to 15:45.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher at 01842 878278.
How to apply
For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’.
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.
References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.
Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.
Closing date: 23 June 2026
Interview date: TBC
The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.
The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.
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.
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.