Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Tel: 01553 774666 

Email: office@fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: www.fairsteadprimaryschool.co.uk 

Headteacher: Daniel Farthing 

• Salary: Scale C 
• Permanent 
• Part Time  
• 34.25 hrs per week 
• Term Time + 1 week 
• Start date: September 2026  

  ‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It’s not.’ – Dr. Seuss 

Help children develop the confidence, resilience and emotional skills they need to thrive. 

At Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and help provide high-quality support for children both within and beyond the classroom. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, inclusive school where relationships matter, teamwork is valued and children are at the heart of everything we do. 

About the role 

Working under the direction of the class teacher, you will support teaching and learning activities that help children engage, achieve and develop confidence in school. 

You will: 

• Support pupils individually, in small groups and within whole-class activities  
• Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment  
• Encourage children's independence, confidence and participation  
• Support children with a range of learning needs, including SEND  
• Promote positive behaviour and attitudes to learning  
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of classroom resources  
• Help ensure pupils are safe, happy and ready to learn  

The role may involve supporting children across different year groups and with a variety of educational and personal needs. 

Our School 

Fairstead is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where children, staff and families work together to create a positive learning community. 

We are proud of our: 

• Strong inclusive ethos  
• Dedicated and supportive staff team  
• Commitment to high expectations for all children  
• Focus on wellbeing and personal development  
• Continuous drive for improvement  

We believe that every member of staff contributes to children's success and plays a vital role in helping them reach their potential. 

We Are Looking For Someone Who: 

• Enjoys working with children and helping them to succeed  
• Has experience of working with or caring for primary-aged children  
• Builds positive relationships with children and adults  
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and a positive attitude  
• Works effectively as part of a team  
• Can follow guidance and work under the direction of teaching staff  
• Has good literacy, numeracy and communication skills  
• Is committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners  
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 

What We Offer 

• A welcoming and supportive school community  
• Friendly and experienced colleagues  
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities  
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing  
• Opportunities to develop skills and progress within your role  
• The chance to make a real difference to children's lives every day 

Our School Values 

We are a community built around the values of: 

Possibility • Community • Independence 

We believe: 

• Every child can achieve  
• Positive relationships support successful learning  
• High expectations help children thrive  
• Staff development improves outcomes  
• Working together strengthens our community  

Visits to the School 

Visits to the school are encouraged. If you would like to visit the school, you will be assured a warm welcome.  Please contact Kerry Tucker, School Business Manager, who will be more than happy to arrange your visit.  

How to apply 

A Job Description & Person Specification are available from ‘Attachments’ 

To download an application form, please click the ‘Apply for job’ button. 

Completed application forms should be returned either by email to admin@fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk or by post to Kerry Tucker, Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School, William Booth Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RR. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require any additional support to enable you to make an application please contact Kerry Tucker, School Business Manager: by email to admin@fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk or phone: 01553 774666. 

We are unable to accept CVs in place of application forms. 

Closing date: 19 June 2026 

Interview date: TBC 

Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  

Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post.  

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.