Teaching Assistant (with a specialism in PE)

Tel: 01263 513296

Email: head@suffieldpark.norfolk.sch.uk

• Salary - Scale D, £13.47 per hour
• Temporary until 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• 29 hours per week (M-F) 
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 1 September 2026

About Our School

At Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, we pride ourselves on being "a safe and happy place inspiring curiosity, respect and confidence." We have a truly brilliant, supportive, and dedicated team of staff, alongside delightful, well-motivated children who love to learn. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2026. This is an exciting, unique split role that combines classroom support with a school-wide passion for physical education. Hours of work, 9.00am – 3.15pm, Monday to Friday.

The Role

This dynamic position is split into two core areas:

1. In the Classroom: You will be based in a mixed Year R/Year 1 class, working flexibly to support curriculum delivery across all areas. 
2. Across the School: You will lead the charge in promoting health, wellbeing, fitness, and active lifestyles by supporting the delivery of PE across all year groups and fostering active lunchtimes. 

Key Responsibilities

• Flexible Learning Support: Assist the classroom teacher by working with the whole class, leading small groups, or delivering targeted 1-1 support as required. 
• PE Delivery & Active Play: Support high-quality PE lessons across the school and create engaging, active lunchtime experiences for our pupils. 
• High-Level SEND & Inclusion: Show a keen interest and capability in helping children with SEND access the curriculum, ensuring everyone can participate fully both in the classroom and in PE. 
• Wellbeing & Nurture: Champion the school’s commitment to a "Nurture" approach, calmly and patiently supporting the behaviour, wellbeing, and educational outcomes of our children. 
• Safeguarding: Actively promote and uphold the safety and welfare of all pupils at all times. 
• Classroom Support: Assist with administrative tasks and general classroom organisation to ensure a smooth learning environment. 

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children in a school or nursery setting. 
• A genuine passion for PE, fitness, and keeping children healthy. 
• The ability to work flexibly across different year groups and adapt to changing needs. 
• A calm, patient, and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. 
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and doing the absolute best for children. 

What We Can Offer You

• Allocated Planning Time: Dedicated time set aside specifically for planning and managing PE provisions.
• Professional Growth: Excellent training opportunities tailored to support you in your role and develop your career. 
• A Collaborative Environment: A team-based approach to planning and provision alongside highly experienced practitioners. 
• A Wonderful Community: Enthusiastic colleagues, a supportive governing body, friendly parents, and fantastic children. 

We would love to show potential candidates around our school! To arrange an informal visit or a telephone call, please contact us at - office@suffieldpark.norfolk.sch.uk . 

How to apply

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

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

Completed forms should be returned to – office@suffieldpark.norfolk.sch.uk 

You will be contacted by telephone or email if you are selected for interview.

Closing date:  1 July 2026

Interview date:   TBA

Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references prior to interview. 

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.