Teaching Assistant / MSA - EYFS

Sprowston Infant School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Sprowston Infant School in Norwich is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to join our EYFS team from September 2026.

The role covers EYFS/KS1 support, 30 hours per week (8:40-12:00 and 13:10-15:10) plus MSA time; permanent, part-time.

Level 2/3 TA qualification required; duties include assessing learning and planning next steps, working under teacher direction and building positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification.
• Experience with EYFS/KS1 in a school setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and use own initiative to support learning.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in EYFS provision and KS1 as part of the class team.
• Assess children's learning and development and plan next steps.

Skills

EYFS experience

KS1 experience

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Tel:[phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Headteacher:Robert Edwards

Age range:4-7 years

• Salary – Scale D, £13.47-£13.68/hr (TA) and Scale A, £12.85/hr (MSA)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week
• TA – 27.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week
• MSA – 2.5 hours per week, Term Time only
• Required for September 2026

We are looking to increase our EYFS staff team from September. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic TA who has experience in EYFS and/or KS1, this is essential. The role will be working in our well-resourced EYFS provision and the successful candidate will have the ability to assess children’s learning and development as well as planning for their next steps.Working hours, 8.40am – 12noon and 1pm- 3.10pm + 30 mins MSA, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification
• Previous experience of working with EYFS/KS1 children in a school setting
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work under the direction of the teacher, but is able to use their own initiative to support learning
• The ability to establish a positive relationship with children, parents and staff
• A secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and KS1 curriculum

We can offer:

• A child-centred approach
• Kind, confident and engaging children
• A fantastic learning environment
• A supportive team
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Closing date:17 August 2026

Interview date:TBA

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.