Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3316796c-99cb-47e1-9963-b49e8f9aec70 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Opportunity
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Teaching Assistant, to join our dedicated team on a temporary basis. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the academy, contributing to an environment where every pupil can thrive. Whether in administration, operations, pastoral support or specialist services, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.
About You
• English and Maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), orequivalent.
• First Aid qualification or willing to obtain.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Regulations.
• Effective use of ICT for learning.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:
• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Teaching Assistant, to join our dedicated team on a temporary basis. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the academy, contributing to an environment where every pupil can thrive. Whether in administration, operations, pastoral support or specialist services, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.
About You
• English and Maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), orequivalent.
• First Aid qualification or willing to obtain.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Regulations.
• Effective use of ICT for learning.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:
• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.