Teaching and Learning Support Assistant (KS1)

Blofield Primary School; Blofield; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Blofield Primary School invites applications for a part-time teaching assistant to support KS1 (with KS2 potential) from October 2026 or earlier. The role is 11.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1.15 pm–3.30 pm, term time plus one week.

Based at Blofield on the outskirts of Norwich, the school provides a brand-new learning environment and a supportive team. The successful candidate will work with teachers, assist with learning activities, support phonics and early reading, and help manage

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children and assisting teachers with support plans including EHCPs.
• Knowledge of teaching phonics and early reading.
• Able to support the teacher in managing children's behaviour in line with the school's ethos.
• Enthusiastic about being part of the wider life of the school.
• Part-time availability: 11.25 hours per week, mornings/afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Assist with KS1 class activities and learning support tasks.
• Support planning and implementation of targeted interventions as directed.
• Support pupils’ behaviour management and positive conduct in class.

Skills

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Phonics knowledge

Team player

Job description

Tel:[phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.blofieldprimary.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs V Buxton

• Salary - Scale C or D £13.69 - £14.13 per hour
• Fixed term to 31 August 2027
• Part-time
• 11.25 hours per week Monday - Friday 1.15 pm - 3.30 pm
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required from October 2026 or earlier

Blofield Primary School is a warm, inclusive and ambitious community where every child is valued, listened to and supported to thrive. Rooted in our core values of Kindness, Resilience and Aspiration, we are dedicated to developing well-rounded individuals with the confidence, character and skills needed for a happy and successful life.

Our staff team is welcoming, friendly and highly committed. We genuinely care about every child and challenge them to become the very best versions of themselves.

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working person to join our thriving school from October 2026. The role is within KS1, with possible KS2 support.

Blofield Primary School is a one-form entry school located on the outskirts of Norwich. In April 2025, we moved into a brand-new, purpose-built site designed to support high-quality teaching and learning, with capacity for 420 pupils.

We are proud of our exceptional facilities, including:

• A dedicated cookery and practical learning room
• A well-stocked library
• Extensive sports facilities, including a separate studio hall
• A specialist music teaching space
• A developing Forest School site

Our knowledge-rich, inclusive curriculum is enhanced through whole-school topic days, specialist music and PE provision, and a wide range of creative learning opportunities designed to inspire curiosity and ambition.

If our passion for learning and commitment to every child's success resonate with you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is positive with a sense of humour
• Builds strong, positive relationships with children based on mutual respect and understanding
• Has consistently high expectations of learning, behaviour and personal development
• Has experience of supporting children and assisting teachers with the implication of support plans, including EHCPs
• Has a knowledge of teaching phonics and early reading
• Is able to support the teacher in managing children's behaviour in line with the school's ethos and culture - connection over correction
• Is enthusiastic about being part of the wider life of the school
• Is hardworking, flexible and an effective communicator
• Enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to continuous personal growth

We can offer you:

• A warm, caring and highly supportive team, governing body and PTA
• Children who are enthusiastic, motivated and keen to succeed
• A fantastic learning environment in a brand-new building
• A rich, relevant and engaging curriculum which continues to evolve
• A strong ethos of reflection, innovation and professional learning

We strongly recommend visits to the school. Should you wish to make an appointment, please contact the school office on [e-mail] or on 01603 713386

For an informal discussion please contact our Headteacher, Vicky Buxton on 01603 713386 or email [e-mail]

Blofield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

Online searches will be carried out as part of our recruitment process.

This post comes 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. References with specific safeguarding questions will be followed up.

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.