EYFS Teaching Assistant / MSA

Tel: 01603 429001

Email: head@sprowstoninfant.norfolk.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Robert Edwards

Age range 4-7 years

• Salary – Scale D, £13.47 - £13.68/hr and Scale A, £12.85/hr
• Permanent  
• Part Time (M-F)
• TA – 27.5 hrs/wk, Term Time plus 1 week
• MSA – 2.5 hrs/wk, 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. Hours of work, 8.40am – 12noon / 1pm- 3.10pm + 30 mins MSA, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 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

For an informal discussion, please email – deputyhead@sprowstoninfant.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – head@sprowstoninfant.norfolk.sch.uk 

Closing date: 1 July 2026

Interview date:  2 and 3 July 2026

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.