Teaching Assistant in Norwich

Cecil Gowing Infant and Nursery School is a warm, inclusive and nurturing school where greatness grows. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and support staff to help children achieve their full potential, providing high-quality support for learning, wellbeing and inclusion across the school.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with young children, has high expectations for all pupils and can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. In return, we offer wonderful children, a caring and collaborative staff team, a commitment to staff wellbeing and excellent professional development opportunities. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

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. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.