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📚 Education & Teaching · West Earlham Junior School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Tel: 01603 454569 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://www.wejs.co.uk 

Executive Head Teacher: Mrs Jade Hunter 

 

  • Salary: Scale F, £25,361 - £27,070 p/a 
  • Temporary until 31 August 2027 
  • Part time 
  • 36.5 hours per week 
  • Term time plus 1 week  
  • To start December 2026 


Join our vibrant junior school as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and help every child thrive. We are seeking a skilled, compassionate practitioner who can support high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum, adapting approaches to meet a wide range of abilities and needs. You will plan and deliver targeted interventions, use assessment to inform next steps, and work closely with teachers to secure strong progress and positive outcomes for all pupils—regardless of their starting points. If you are committed to inclusion, confident in leading small groups and whole-class learning when required, and eager to make a measurable difference, we would love to hear from you.  

Working pattern: Mon-Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm/Fri 8.30am-3.30pm 


We are looking for: 

  • A motivated, energetic team player with excellent communication skills 
  • experience and knowledge of how children learn 
  • be reliable and proactive in planning ahead and problem solving 
  • the ability to use their own initiative to support the individual needs of children 
  • the ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with children and colleagues 
  • an ability to be adaptable and flexible with a calm approach 
  • confident in delivering interventions to small groups and adapting these with confidence.  


You can expect: 

  • To be welcomed and supported by staff, governors, children and families 
  • To work with happy and enthusiastic children  
  • To work in a dynamic and lively community where holistic development and learning is promoted and highly valued 
  • To work with a happy, forward thinking and a highly committed team  
  • To receive appropriate support and opportunities for CPD 

 

Applicants should access more information about our school via our website www.wejs.co.uk. We actively welcome applicants from out of Norfolk. Visits to the school by appointment are warmly welcomed, although this will not prejudice those applying out of county. 

For further details please don’t hesitate to get in touch, our number is 01603 454569. 


How to Apply 

A job description is available from 'Attachments' 

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account. 


Closing date: 2 November 2026 

Interview date: 6 November 2026 


Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out before the post begins. 

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

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. 

What this role involves

General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Work with individual students and small groups
  • Watch, record and report the progress students make
  • Look after children who are upset or unwell
Typical pay (UK)
£19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
Typical hours
16 to 37 term time
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