Teaching Assistant/Msa – Ks2 1:1

East Harling Primary School and Nursery
Gallants Lane
East Harling
Norwich
NR16 2NQ

Tel: 01953 717221
Email: [email protected] 
Website www.eastharlingprimary.co.uk 

Headteacher: Miss Amanda Yates
NOR:  238

• Salary – MSA – Scale A £11.59/hr, TA – Scale D (point 5-6) £12.18 – £12.38/hr 
• Temporary – pupil specific (until 26 July 2024 in the first instance)
• Part Time
• MSA – 2.5 hours per week
• TA – 27.92 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required as soon as possible

We are looking for someone with a flexible and forward thinking approach to support children in key stage two on a one to one, small group and within class basis. You should be curious and open to new ways of working to ensure that you are meeting both the learning and emotional, social and academic needs of the children that you support. Temporary contract (this post is pupil specific in the first instance and would cease when no longer required).  Hours of work, Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 3.20pm  (includes 30 mins per day as a MSA) and 27 hours and 55 mins as a Teaching Assistant, plus 2.5 hours as a MSA, per week. 

We are keen to hear from applicants who; 

• Have experience of supporting children with SEN in key Stage Two  
• Can demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of pupils with ASD, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties 
• Have an enthusiasm for learning and can take the initiative in adapting the curriculum to make it engaging and relevant to the children that you support (working under the direction the class teacher)
• Are able to establish trusting and positive relationships with children 
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills and is able to communicate effectively with other professionals and parents
• Have high levels of resilience and the ability to stay positive
• Is a flexible team player, who enjoys working as part of a team
• Have a real desire to make a difference and to achieve the best for the children that you work with

In return we can offer; 

• A thriving and happy school community
• Children who are eager and excited to learn
• A team of hardworking, friendly and supportive colleagues who enjoy working and laughing together 
• Continuing professional development

Further details about the post can be found on the school website – www.eastharlingprimary.co.uk or by ringing and speaking to the Headteacher, Miss Amanda Yates. 

How to apply

To download an application form, please select the orange ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details.

Completed forms should be returned to the Headteacher, Miss Yates either by email – [email protected]  or to the address above.

We can only accept applications using the application form downloadable from this advert.

Closing date:            19 January 2024
Interview date:            As soon as possible after this date

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore any successful applicant will be required to share this commitment and undertake an enhanced DBS check. Two independent, professional references will be required. 

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.