KS2 Teaching Assistant / MSA

Queen's Hill Primary School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 1,829,000 - 1,948,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen's Hill Primary School invites applications from a skilled teaching assistant to join our KS2 team. You will support pupils individually and in small groups, help with learning interventions, and assist teachers in preparing resources.

We offer a supportive environment, a busy large school with 600 pupils and 90 staff, and opportunities to develop professionally. Working hours are 30 per week during term time + 1 week, with a fixed-term contract until August 2027 and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for learning and working with children.
• Experience of working with children is desirable.
• Organised and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting KS2 pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Assisting pupils in the classroom and helping them develop a love of learning.

Skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Team player

Organised

Flexible attitude

Job description

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.queenshill.norfolk.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Cross

• Salary: Scale D, £13.92 - £14.14 per hour (TA and Scale A, £13.28 per hour)
• Fixed Term until August 2027, with the possibility of an extension
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week (25 hours TA & 5 hours MSA)
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required ASAP

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled teaching assistant to join our amazing school, supporting Key Stage Two. You will become part of a committed team of education professionals who truly want to, and do, make a difference.

We have great facilities and are committed to delivering a creative, engaging curriculum. Your day may include supporting individual and small groups of pupils with their learning, running learning interventions, helping the teaching team to prepare resources for future lessons or listening to those who may need help to talk through their emotions. The role may include a range of 1:1, small group and whole-class teaching assistant support.

We have three simple rules in our school, ‘Safe, Ready, Respectful’. They are at the core of everything we do. We expect it from our staff and pupils and help us to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment for all.

You may be a current teaching assistant wanting to experience a large-school setting, a recent graduate looking to develop a career in education or someone with experience of working with children, looking to work in schools. We have over 600 pupils and 90 staff who work collaboratively to support our pupils in achieving their full potential.

A current teaching assistant who joined us recently said:

Since being welcomed into the QH family, I have been supported and inspired by the teaching staff. I have benefited from regular training specifically for support staff.

I value working with a dedicated team, who are passionate about bringing the curriculum to life.

Look at our website and social media to see if you’d like to work in our school.

What the role includes:

• Supporting KS2 pupils, including those with additional needs
• Assisting pupils in the classroom and helping them develop a love of learning

What we’re looking for:

• Enthusiasm for learning and working with children
• A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
• Organised, respectful, and committed to making a difference

Working hours are Monday-Friday 08.30-15.00.

Closing date: 29 September 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 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.