Job Description

Forncett St Peter CEVA Primary School

Tel: 01508 530506

Email: office@forncett.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: www.forncett.norfolk.sch.uk

Salary - Scale D

Permanent

Part Time

16.5 hours per week

Term Time plus one week

Required from September 2025

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled teaching assistant to join our amazing school. You will be working with KS2 children but may also work with KS1 children from time to time. You will become part of a committed, diverse team of teaching professionals who truly want to, and do, make a difference. The successful candidate will ensure that children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment. We have great facilities and are committed to delivering a creative, engaging curriculum. Hours of work are Wednesday to Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm.
There is also the opportunity to work an additional 1.5 hours per week as a midday supervisor and further hours supporting breakfast club if interested.

Your day may include supporting individual and small groups of pupils with their learning, encouraging children who may be struggling with their reading, helping the teaching team to prepare resources for future lessons or listening to those who may need help to talk through their emotions.

Ideally you will:

Have enthusiasm for learning Act effectively as part of a team Bring a strong work ethic, proven teamwork, and an excellent sense of humour to our vibrant school community Be committed to ensuring the right of every child to be included, accepted, and valued for their strengths and contributions Have good interpersonal and organisational skills

How to apply

Please email head@forncett.norfolk.sch.uk for an application form.

Completed applications should be returned via email to - head@forncett.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025 at 9:00am

Interview date: Monday 7th July 2025

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 16.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025