Teaching Assistant Advert

Location: Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Job

Hours:

27.5 + 3.75

Phase: Early Years

Job Type: Permanent

Job Weeks: Term time + 1 week

Job Time: Part Time

Closing Date: Mon 5th Jan 2026

Job Description and Person Specification

West Road

Thetford

IP25 6AU

Teaching Assistant

27.5 hours per week

Term time plus one week (39 Weeks)

Midday Supervisory Assistant

3.75 hours per week

Term time only (38 Weeks)

Permanent

Required 12 January 2026, or as soon as possible after

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisory Duties to work at Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School, Watton to provide in-class support to pupils. You will undertake care, learning programmes and activities to support this pupil, including more specialised support.

At Watton Westfield we are firmly committed to the development of pupil independence, this is characterised by exceedingly high expectations of pupils and the progress they are expected to make.

You will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect.

Your opportunity

By joining Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils. We can offer you:

• The chance to work as part of a forward-thinking dynamic team
• A creative and innovative environment
• Excellent opportunities for career and professional development
• A welcoming and supportive staffing body
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme, if eligible

Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office on to make arrangements for a call or a visit.

Closing Date:
9.00am on Monday 5 January 2026

Interviews:

Friday 9 January 2026

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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.