Teaching Assistant

Part of the Diocese of St Benet’s Multi-Academy Trust

• Salary – Scale C3-4, £14,063 - £14,283 actual pa (£24,796 - £25,185 FTE)
• Fixed Term to 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• 24.5 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 1 September 2026

Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy are looking for a teaching assistant to join our fantastic team. This is to support teaching and learning in our school.

• A positive practitioner who is able to support our small classes and teach small groups as part of a strong team
• A team player who understands the joys and challenges of working in a small school
• A caring, compassionate practitioner who has confidence to work with children across the primary phase.
• A clear knowledge of how to support all children to achieve their full potential
• A clear commitment to the values and Christian ethos of our Academy and our Trust
• Enthusiasm, positivity and a good sense of humour

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.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

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.