Teaching Assistant

Heacham Infant and Nursery School; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Heacham Infant and Nursery School is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant with KS1/EYFS experience. The role supports pupils with a bespoke curriculum, assisting in and out of lessons to promote independence and engaged learning.

You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to ensure pupils access the curriculum and participate fully. The position is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, temporary until 31 August 2027, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in KS1/EYFS.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong behavioural management skills.
• Ability to support pupils with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the personal and social needs of pupils and support with special needs as required.
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Establish positive relationships and promote inclusion and interaction among pupils.
• Prepare resources and adapt lessons based on ITP/EHCP targets in discussion with the Class Teacher.
• Record pupil progress and report to the Class Teacher.

Skills

KS1 experience

EYFS experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Tools

Basic ICT

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience of KS1/EYFS to join our friendly team. If you would like to join a school that creates an environment where pupils are enthused to learn and respect the world around them, then this is the job for you.

Start: ASAP

Salary: Support Scale C, Point 5, £13.69/hour. Approx £19,877/year

(FTE £26,427 based on 37 hours – Please note the salary will be pro rata)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time +1)

Temporary until 31/08/2027

Email: [e-mail]

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

Purpose of the Job

Under the direction/instruction of teaching/senior staff, work with individuals or groups to supervise physical and general care of pupils, including those with SEN.Support access to learning for pupils using a wide range of resources and work closely with the Class Teacher to enable pupils to fully access the curriculum. To be able to promote positive play and work experiences and help the pupils to be more independent.

You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, high expectations and a real commitment to supporting the children as they enjoy learning a bespoke knowledge rich curriculum.

You must be able to help keep pupils engaged and on track during each lesson and you will have strong behavioural management skills.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Support for Pupils and Class Teacher

• To attend to the personal and social needs of pupils and any other special requirements depending on the nature of a pupil’s special needs and, wherever possible, making this part of the learning experience.
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs, promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils and encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• To be proactive, adapting and preparing resources within lessons in discussion with the Class Teacher based on ITP targets/EHCP targets.
• Be aware of pupil problems, progress and achievements; undertake pupil record-keeping including maintaining pupil assessment notes and reporting to the Class Teacher.
• Follow structured plans and assess the pupils ITP termly to identify next steps/targets in discussion with the Class Teacher.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Provide clerical and administrative support by photocopying, typing, filing and collecting money.

Support for the Curriculum

• Support pupils to understand instructions and make reasonable adjustments in discussion with the Class Teacher to enable pupils to fully access the curriculum.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources and assist pupils in their use, including the use of basic ICT as directed and also multisensory resources needed to enhance the pupils learning.

Support for the School

• Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health including positive mental health, safety and security, confidentiality, data protection, intimate care and SEN code of practice 2014 reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain professional standards in this area by reporting concerns or information to Class Teacher, SENCO, Assistant Head and Head Teacher.
• Attend relevant meetings as required and participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils in visits and out of school activities as required.
• Undertake other similar duties and activities that fall within the grade and scope of the post, as directed by the Headteacher.

Personal and Professional Conduct

A member of staff is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are to uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Closing Date for Applications: 16/10/2026

Interview Dates: w/c 19/10/2026

Start Date: ASAP

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 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.

West Norfolk Academies Trust is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, eliminating discrimination. Applications are invited from all sections of society.