Teaching Assistant

Diss Infant Academy and Nursery; Diss; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Diss Infant Academy and Nursery in Diss is seeking a part-time school assistant to support teaching and targeted interventions. The role includes delivering 1:1 or small group literacy and numeracy support, assisting the class teacher, and tracking pupil progress.

You will work mornings 8:30-12:00, Monday to Friday during term time plus 1 week, helping pupils access the curriculum and providing social-emotional support as needed.

Qualifications

• Term-time position with 17.5 hours per week.
• Experience in supporting literacy and numeracy is desirable.
• Experience with SEN support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Targeted Interventions: 1:1 or small group literacy and numeracy.
• In-class support alongside Class Teacher.
• Progress tracking and feedback to inform planning.
• Resource preparation for learners with additional needs.
• Provide social and emotional support to pupils.

Job description

Part of the Diocese of Norwich St Benet's MAT and the Diss and Scole Primary Partnership

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Email: [e-mail]

• Salary - Support Staff, points 5-6, £10,706 - £10,876 actual pa (£26,427 - £26,847 FTE)
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• 17.5 hours per week
• Term time plus 1 week
• Required ASAP

Are you

• A team player, who relishes the opportunity to work with others
• Passionate about engaging children in their learning
• Looking for a new challenge where you can make a real difference to children’s lives

Your mornings will be varied and impactful, focusing on both general classroom assistance and targeted support:

• Targeted Interventions: Delivering structured 1:1 or small group interventions in Literacy and Numeracy+ to help close attainment gaps as well as focused provision for children with SEN
• In-Class Support: Working alongside the Class Teacher to ensure all children can access the curriculum
• Progress Tracking: Monitoring student responses during interventions and providing feedback to the teacher to help shape future planning.
• Resource Preparation: Creating bespoke learning aids to support children with specific learning needs (SEN)
• Social & Emotional Support: building relationships and supporting children to regulate and focus

Why Choose Us?

• A Warm Welcome: We are a small, supportive team where everyone’s contribution is valued.
• Well-Behaved Pupils: Our children are curious, kind, and eager to learn.
• Professional Growth: Access to opportunities being part of a bigger team working with our partner schools and as part of St Benets

Working Hours

The successful candidate will work Monday - Friday, 8.30-12.00

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment01379642675 - [e-mail]

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.

Closing date:29 September 2026

Interview date:TBC

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy 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.

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.