Teaching Assistant

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust   Tel:  01603 481640   Email:    patotheprincipal@open-academy.org.uk     Salary - Support Staff Pay Points 6-7, £18,650-£18,947 actual pa (£25,989-£26,403 FTE)   Permanent   Part Time   31 hours per week   Term Time plus 1 week   Required for 1 September 2026     This is a school where your work will matter. You will be joining a community committed to ensuring that every student, including those who face the greatest barriers, achieves their very best and leaves us ready for the next step in their journey.  We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible colleagues to provide in-class and one-to-one support for our students in line with their Special Educational Needs. You will be joining a small team and will work across a wide variety of subject areas demonstrating a commitment to helping our students make good progress.    We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:  A good secondary education with GCSEs in English and Maths as a minimum.  The post would also be suitable for a graduate who has an interest in education  The desire to help young people fulfil their potential  The ability to form positive and supportive relationships with young people   The ability to work proactively, use initiative and work well as part of a team  Flexibility and the ability to react quickly to changing daily routines  Proven experience of working with vulnerable students is an advantage as such qualities are essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position    Working Hours   The successful candidate will work Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.10pm.  How to apply   For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack 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.  References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.  Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback.     We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.     Closing date:    24 June 2026, 9am   Interview date:  &