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Tel: 01603 810498  Email: office@hethersettprimary.co.uk   Website: https://www.hethersettvcprimary.co.uk     Headteacher: Matthew Parslow-Williams  NOR: Currently 306 increasing to 336 Sept 26    Salary: £13.47 to £13.69 per hour  Fixed Term – until 31 August 2027  Part Time  27.5 hrs per week  Term Time + 1 week    Hethersett VC Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant school located in a popular and growing village on the southern outskirts of Norwich.  We currently have 306 pupils across 10 classes, increasing to 11 classes from September 2026.  Our staff works collaboratively, forming a strong, supportive team dedicated to ensuring every child thrives.     Since transitioning from a junior school in September 2019, our popularity has continued to rise, and pupil numbers have grown steadily.  We are proud of the progress we have made as we have established ourselves as a full primary school.    As an established school with real character, we are fortunate to have exceptional facilities, including our own indoor heated swimming pool, a fully grown forest school with a pond, a purpose-built art room with a kiln, and extensive, high-quality outdoor learning spaces.    The Governors, pupils and staff are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join our team.  Under the direction of the class teacher, the successful candidate will primarily be supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis but may also be required to work with small groups of children.      The post is advertised as temporary for one year initially but could become permanent for the right candidate.    The successful candidate will:  Have belief in all children  Have high expectations for all children to reach their full potential  Be able to use their own initiative   Display enthusiasm, commitment and passion for the role  Be able to work as part of a team  Be able to form positive and supportive relationships with children and parents    The school will offer you:   Well behaved children with enthusiasm to learn  A friendly and supportive staff team  A positive school ethos promoting Christian values  Full training in classroom schemes of work  Opportunities for further professional development where appropriate    Visits to the school are welcomed.  For further information or to arrange a visit, please email finance@hethersettprimary.co.uk      How to apply  A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’  To download an application form, please click the ‘Apply for job’ button. Completed application forms should be returned via email to finance@hethersettprimary.co.uk  &n