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Teaching Assistant

Admirals Academy · Thetford · Norfolk

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing, helping to create an environment where every child can thrive. You will provide targeted support for pupils with literacy and phonics needs, as well as refugee children and those with SEN, EAL and speech and language needs, ensuring they can fully access learning and achieve their potential.

Working closely with our English Lead, you will play a key role in developing confident, fluent readers through high-quality phonics and reading support. Using the Little Wandle approach, you will deliver targeted interventions, monitor pupil progress and contribute to a culture that promotes reading for pleasure. Through reading fluency programmes, personalised support and access to an engaging school library, you will help pupils build confidence, close gaps in learning and develop a lifelong love of reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about literacy and committed to helping every child succeed.

About You

  • English and Maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or equivalent.
  • Teaching Assistant Qualification, or equivalent.
  • Experience of working in an education setting.
  • Experience working with children of relevant age.
  • Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both adults and children, of all abilities.
  • Flexible and able to cover a variety of classes and age groups as required.
  • General understanding of National Curriculum and other base learning programmes.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

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About this school

Admirals Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 7–11

Good
Pupils
227
Avg teacher salary
£45,133
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.3:1
Academy trust
EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
21 October 2026
Closing date
11 November 2026

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