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Teaching Assistant (Temporary-Illness Cover)
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
Tel: 01603 270224 Email: office@southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk Website: https://www.southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Lake NOR: 103 Age: 4-11 years • Salary: £13.70- £14.14 per hour DOE • Temporary until 12/02/2027 • Part Time • 6.5 hours per week • Term Time only • Required ASAP The children, staff and governors of Fairhaven C of E V.A Primary School are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team on a part-time contract. The successful candidate will mainly support the teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 but will need to have a flexible approach and be willing to work across all key stages, if required. You will need to: • Have an good knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum • Have experience and knowledge of teaching phonics • Support all abilities – both those working below and those working above age related expectations • Have a knowledge of growth mind-set and be able to motivate all pupils • Be able to establish positive relationships with pupils and staff and supportive the well-being of all • Be flexible, collaborative and supportive by helping colleagues • Embed our Christian values of Belief – Friendship – Diversity – Achieve into your teaching • Have relevant experience or be working towards a TA qualification What we can offer: • A “Good” school (December 2024 Ofsted) • A caring, welcoming school environment that values everyone and strives to deliver the best possible education for our pupils • An experienced team of dedicated teachers and support staff who are excited about working alongside our successful candidate • Fantastic, well behaved children who love to learn • Friendly and supportive parents and Governors The working hours for this role are 6.5 hours per week (2 morning sessions, Monday & Tuesday 8.45 – 12.00 am) This is a fixed term position until 12th February 2027, with the possibility to extend if needed How to apply: To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Completed applications should be returned via email to office@southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk Closing Date: 20 November 2026, 12 noon Interview Dates: TBC We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.