Part of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust
Tel: 01603 872354
Email: officegw@trinity.dneat.org
- Salary: Scale C, 3-4, £16,224 - £16,479 actual pa (£24,027-£24,404 FTE)
- Temporary until 31 August 2026 in the first instance
- Part Time
- 29 hours 10 mins hours per week
- Term Time only
- Starting ASAP
We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work predominantly in KS1 to start at the beginning of the autumn term.
Essential criteria:
- Experience of working in KS1 and delivering phonics.
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/grade 4 or above.
- Ability to establish positive and supportive relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Ability to work under the direction of the class teacher and as part of a team.
- Ability to be able to use initiative to support learning and behaviour.
- Ability to provide individual, small group and whole class support both in and out of the classroom.
- Willingness to promote Christian Values and uphold the Christian ethos of the school.
- Willingness to participate in training and development.
- Willingness to undertake an HLTA role to cover PPA.
References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Head of School or Secretary at Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy, telephone 01603 872354 or email - officegw@trinity.dneat.org.
How to apply
For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack.
Please complete the online application form via the “Apply Now” button, where you will be asked to apply through our Applicant Tracking System.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.
Closing date: 10 October 2025, 12noon
Interview date: w/c 13 October 2025
DNEAT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.
The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 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.