Teaching Assistant & Msa- 1:1 And Small Groups

West Lynn Primary School
St Peter’s Road
West Lynn 
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 3JL

Tel:  01553 772330
Email:  [email protected] 
Websites:  www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk     and   www.westlynn.norfolk.sch.uk 

Headteacher:  Ms J Borley

• Salary: TA – Scale C, Point 4 £11.98/hour approx. £2,345/year (pro rata of FTE)
            MSA – Scale A, Point 2 £11.59/hour approx. £2,522/year
• Temporary until 31 August 2024
• Part Time
• 4.5 hours TA (Term time + 1 week)
• 5 hours MSA per week (term time only)

Are you looking to join a team of dedicated, supportive professionals who are committed to delivering high quality education for all children? If so, then we would welcome you to our school at this exciting time. We are looking for a forward thinking, friendly, reliable and caring person to join our team, to support our pupils. A cheerful and outgoing nature is required as well as a genuine desire to work well alongside colleagues. You must have lots of patience and enjoy being with children.

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a committed team who are passionate about widening opportunities for all children. 

We can offer:

• Children who are keen to learn and fantastic to work with
• Strong leadership and management
• A supportive team and working environment
• Enthusiastic and supportive parents
• Great professional development opportunities
• The support of working with other schools in our trust

We are seeking someone who:

• enjoys working with children and listens to their needs
• is patient, calm, caring and flexible in approach
• has a positive outlook, a sense of humour and works well in a team
• is able to be proactive, supporting and organising activities relevant to need

You will be expected to:

• Support in class encouraging and develop social and educational skills.
• Encourage and develop relationships with all children.
• Ensure safe and positive play and work experiences.
• Promote positive relationships and independence in line with the school behaviour policy.
• Perform Teaching Assistant duties as directed by the class teacher

We encourage visits to our school for you to see our facilities and talk to the children. For further information please contact – [email protected]  or call 01553 600842.

How to apply

A job description and an application form are available from ‘Attachments’ 

Completed application forms should be returned via email to – [email protected] or via post to HR Office, West Norfolk Academies Trust, c/o Springwood High School, Queensway, King’s Lynn Norfolk PE30 3AW

Closing date:                       17 January 2024
Interview date:                     TBC

West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list.  Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.