Teaching Assistant

Burston Primary School Address: Burston, Diss, Norfolk IP22 5TZ Salary: £19,022 - £19,984 per annum Hours: 32.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible Reference: 8209 This is your opportunity to join Burton Primary School as a Teaching Assistant. At Burston and Tivetshall Primary Schools, we are proud to offer a dynamic, friendly and secure learning environment, where our positive approach to teaching and small class sizes enables us to inspire every child. Each pupil receives the close attention they deserve, ensuring they leave us fully prepared for their next stage of learning. In our most recent Ofsted inspections (2021), both schools were rated "Good", with a positive climate where pupils and staff feel valued and supported. Burston Primary School are seeking a reliable, nurturing and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Burston Primary School. This role involves working predominantly in EYFS and KS1 to support the children in their learning and personal development, including during lunchtimes. You will play a key role in fostering a supportive, inclusive and engaging atmosphere, helping pupils thrive academically and socially. At Burston Primary School, we aim to encourage and support our pupils to enjoy their childhoods and reach their full potential as motivated, ambitious and resilient learners and, importantly, as kind individuals. We believe our small, close-knit communities and the beautiful South Norfolk countryside setting contribute significantly to our children’s development. You will: hold GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics have previous experience working with children, ideally at primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment be a paediatric first aider or be willing to train as one be committed to high standards in teaching, learning, and professional development demonstrate excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality, and a good sense of humour understand the value of an inclusive environment and uphold high expectations for pupil behaviour be friendly, approachable, and professional in all aspects of school life ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, following school procedures during playtimes, lunchtimes, and classroom sessions. If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) and the Recruitment Information (pdf). Please contact the school by either calling 01379 741256 or by emailing office@bps.set.education. How to apply Please complete your application by visiting Sapientia Trust’s recruitment website. Closing date: 1pm, 1 January 2026. Interview date: 21 January 2026. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, all applicants must be prepared to undergo several checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.