Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | PRO RATA £15,217 - £15,987 PER ANNUM INCLUDING AN ALLOWANCE FOR HOLIDAY PAY |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | NR7 8DN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sapientia Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ00001715 |
Summary
TEACHING ASSISTANT
PERMANENT, PART TIME, TERM TIME PLUS 1 WEEK, 26 HOURS PER WEEK
PRO RATA £15,217 - £15,987 PER ANNUM INCLUDING AN ALLOWANCE FOR HOLIDAY PAY
FTE £25,185 - £25,989 PER ANNUM
STARTING ASAP
We are a growing primary school, established in September 2019, situated on the new White House Farm Estate in Sprowston, Norwich. Our modern school building and exceptional grounds include two playgrounds, a vast games’ field, and outdoor learning classroom creating an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children. White House Farm Primary School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.
At White House Farm, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and flourish. At White House Farm we strongly promote our character through our curriculum, with a focus on our three values: Resilience, Reflection and Respect. Our curriculum and wider curriculum offer provides opportunities for children to develop these characteristics for effective learning and life.
THE POST
White House Farm Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our School as soon as possible. This permanent role will support the professional work of teachers as directed.
The successful candidates will:
• Have GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Mathematics, previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment and have Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Be committed to the school’s high standards of teaching, learning and professional development.
• Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality, and a good sense of humour.
• Understand the importance of an inclusive environment and high expectations on pupil behaviour.
• Have a welcoming and friendly approach with a high level of professionalism.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of pupils in adherence with the school procedures while in play areas, the dining hall, classrooms or anywhere on the school site.
Closing date – 2nd November
Interview Date – W/C 3rd November 2025
Please note, candidates may be interviewed and appointed before the closing date.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of 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 September 2021, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.