Teaching Assistant / MSA – EYFS and/or KS1

Tel: 01603 429001   Email:   head@sprowstoninfant.norfolk.sch.uk     Headteacher: Robert Edwards   Age range: 4-7 years     Salary – MSA - Scale A, £12.85/hr and TA - Scale D, £13.47-£13.68/hr   Permanent   Part Time   TA – 11 hours per week (2 days - Mon/Tues), Term Time plus 1 week   MSA – 30 mins per day, Term Time only   Due to retirement of a member of staff, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic TA to work at Sprowston Infant School. Experience in EYFS and/or KS1 is essential, as well as an ability to assess children’s learning and development and planning for their next steps.  The successful candidate will have:  Level 3 teaching assistant qualification   Previous experience of working with EYFS/KS1 children in a school setting  Excellent communication skills  The ability to work under the direction of the teacher, but is able to use their own initiative to support learning  The ability to establish a positive relationship with children, parents and staff    A secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and KS1 curriculum  We can offer:   A child-centred approach  Kind, confident and engaging children  A fantastic learning environment  A supportive team  Opportunities for ongoing professional development For an informal discussion about the role, please email – deputyhead@sprowstoninfant.norfolk.sch.uk    How to apply   To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.  Completed forms should be returned to –  head@sprowstoninfant.norfolk.sch.uk   Closing date:  11 May 2026   Interview date:  15 May 2026     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 declara