Teaching Assistant / MSA

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Email: [email removed]

Website: https://bressingham.norfolk.sch.uk/

Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Lewis

NOR: 142       Age range: 4-11 years

• Salary – TA Scale D6, £13.92/hr and MSA Scale A3, £13.28/hr
• Temporary until 31 August 2027 initially, but will most likely continue
• Part Time
• TA – 25 hours 50 mins per week, Term Time plus 1 week   
• MSA – 5 hours per week, Term Time only     
• Required ASAP

We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our lovely school and the Bressingham team. Hours of work, TA 8.40am-3.20pm and MSA, 1 hour at lunchtime, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for someone who ideally:

• Has experience of working with children.
• Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude and is able to set clear, firm expectations for behaviour.
• Is flexible in supporting children in class, small group work and 1:1 as required.
• Is able to support small groups with phonics, reading, writing and maths. 
• Has an understanding of children with additional needs.
• Has an adaptive, consistent and kind approach when supporting children to do their best. 
• Is able to follow SEN and care plans.
• Has good English, maths and phonics skills and is confident to work in EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Can communicate well and form positive relationships with children, parents and has the ability to work as a team.
• Can liaise with the class teacher and SENDCO to ensure learning takes place at the appropriate level. 
• Can confidently carry out midday supervisory assistant duties, including helping to set up, monitor and clear up after lunches, and supervise and facilitate successful playtimes for children.

In return we can offer:

• A thriving and happy school community
• Training opportunities
• Children who are eager and excited to learn
• A wonderful team of hardworking, friendly and supportive colleagues who enjoy working and laughing together.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the headteacher via – [email removed]

How to apply

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

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

Completed applications should be emailed to Joanna Lewis at - [email removed] or send by post to the address above.

Closing date:   30 October 2026, 9am

Interview date:   5 November 2026

This appointment will only be confirmed on receipt of suitable references, successful DBS check and completion of all other safe recruitment procedures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care; any successful applicant will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.