Teaching Assistant (Federation)

Part of the Eden Federation and the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust.

Salary: Support Staff, Points 3-4, £17,788 - £18,067 actual pa (£25,614 - £26,016 FTE)

Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Part Time: 30 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week

Required for December 2026

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our friendly federation team. The successful candidate will be based at St Peter’s Primary Academy but may also be required to travel and provide support across our federation schools at Cawston, Great Witchingham and Hockering.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Has some experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and understands the importance of providing individualised support to meet their needs.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and building positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Is adaptable, flexible and confident working across different school settings.
• Is caring, patient, enthusiastic and reliable.

Essential requirement: Applicants must have their own transport and be able to travel between our schools. Travel Expenses can be claimed for journeys between schools.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-12:00, 13:00-15:30.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or contact the Head of School Mrs Fiona Flavell on 01603 880553 or email on officeeaston@trinity.dneat.org.

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.

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust are 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.

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.