Teaching Assistant / MSA - KS2

Tel: 01493 842063 

Email:  finance@northdenes.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website:  https://northdenesprimary.co.uk 

Headteacher: Victoria Bland 

• Salary – TA Scale D7 £13.68/hr and MSA Scale A £12.85/hr 
• Temporary, 1 year until 31 August 2027 
• Part Time 
• 32.5 hours per week 
• Term Time plus 1 week 
• Required for 1 September 2026 

We are seeking a highly committed, enthusiastic, and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our school team. The successful candidate will support children in Key Stage 2, including those with Special Educational Needs, and will lead targeted interventions with individuals and small groups. The role also includes Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA) responsibilities. 

You will need to: 

• have strength, experience and relevant qualifications 
• have experience of working with children; 
• have a good understanding of how to motivate children to engage in their learning; 
• be determined to identify what helps a child learn, overcoming barriers along the way; 
• have excellent communication skills; 
• be creative and have a willingness to offer new ideas; 
• be a good listener, facilitator for learning, motivator and role model. 

You must be: 

• Willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for the children and the school 
• Proactive: someone who uses their initiative rather than having to be directed to carry out every task 
• Able to establish positive and supportive relationships with all pupils and staff 
• Flexible and a good team player, committed to cooperative working 
• A good role model for all pupils 
• Positive, optimistic and enthusiastic. 

We offer: 

• A friendly, supportive and professional team of colleagues. 
• Happy, well-behaved children who care well for each other and are keen to learn  
• Good opportunities for professional development 
• A well-resourced school, spacious grounds 

How to apply 

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

Completed forms should be returned to – finance@northdenes.norfolk.sch.uk  

Closing date:   24 June 2026, 4pm 

Interview date:   TBC 

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.