Teaching Assistant / MSA

Bressingham Primary School; Diss; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Job summary

Bressingham Primary School in Norfolk is seeking a hardworking Teaching Assistant to join the team. The role covers TA duties 8.40am-3.20pm, plus a 1-hour lunchtime MSA, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus 1 week.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children, be able to support in class, small groups and 1:1, and assist with phonics, reading, writing and maths. An understanding of SEN and a collaborative approach with staff and parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Able to set clear expectations for behaviour.
• Flexible in supporting children in class, small groups and 1:1 as required.
• Able to support small groups with phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Understanding of children with additional needs.
• Adaptive, kind approach to helping children do their best.
• Able to follow SEN and care plans.
• Strong English and maths skills; confident across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Good communication and teamwork with children, parents, and staff.
• Liaise with class teacher and SENDCO to ensure suitable learning levels.
• Capable of midday supervisory duties including lunch setup, supervision and playtime facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Support in class, small group work and 1:1 as required.
• Assist with phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Follow SEN and care plans and communicate with teachers.
• Supervise lunchtimes and assist with playtimes.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Phonics support

Reading and writing support

maths support

SEN understanding

Team working

Communication with staff and parents

Tools

SEN plans

Job description

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://bressingham.norfolk.sch.uk/

Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Lewis

NOR: 142Age range: 4-11 years

• Salary – TA Scale D6, £13.92/hr and MSA Scale A3, £13.28/hr
• Temporary until 31 August 2027 initially, but will most likely continue
• Part Time
• TA – 25 hours 50 mins per week, Term Time plus 1 week
• MSA – 5 hours per week, Term Time only
• Required ASAP

We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our lovely school and the Bressingham team.Hours of work, TA 8.40am-3.20pm and MSA, 1 hour at lunchtime, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for someone who ideally:

• Has experience of working with children.
• Has a positive 'can do' attitude and is able to set clear, firm expectations for behaviour.
• Is flexible in supporting children in class, small group work and 1:1 as required.
• Is able to support small groups with phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Has an understanding of children with additional needs.
• Has an adaptive, consistent and kind approach when supporting children to do their best.
• Is able to follow SEN and care plans.
• Has good English, maths and phonics skills and is confident to work in EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Can communicate well and form positive relationships with children, parents and has the ability to work as a team.
• Can liaise with the class teacher and SENDCO to ensure learning takes place at the appropriate level.
• Can confidently carry out midday supervisory assistant duties, including helping to set up, monitor and clear up after lunches, and supervise and facilitate successful playtimes for children.

In return we can offer:

• A thriving and happy school community
• Training opportunities
• Children who are eager and excited to learn
• A wonderful team of hardworking, friendly and supportive colleagues who enjoy working and laughing together.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the headteacher via – [e-mail]

Closing date: 30 October 2026, 9am

Interview date:5 November 2026

This appointment will only be confirmed on receipt of suitable references, successful DBS check and completion of all other safe recruitment procedures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care; any successful applicant will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.