Teaching Assistant

• Wortham Primary School, Diss IP22 1PX
• £20,258 pro rata
• 30 hours per week (term time only)
• Fixed term until 31 August 2024
• Reference: 8809
• Required from 1 September 2023.

Wortham Primary School is a small friendly primary school on the Norfolk / Suffolk border and part of the All Saints Schools Trust. We have a highly committed team of hard working staff who deliver the best possible inclusion, learning and achievement for all our pupils.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, patient and attentive teaching assistant to work in our Year 4 and 5 combined class.

You will be committed to inclusion, ambitious and open minded about potential for achievement and progress. You will also need to form a positive and consistent relationship with pupils, focussing on creating a calm, secure and consistent working environment around them.

What we can offer you:

• fantastic, well mannered, well behaved children who really want to learn
• great staff who work brilliantly together to secure the best outcomes for our children
• a dedicated and supportive Governing Body and governors who are very keen to support and promote the work of the school
• very supportive parents who want the best for their children and the school
• a warm and welcoming school.

You will be:

• supportive and provide the highest quality learning experience to enable children to reach their potential
• have high expectations for all children
• forward thinking, you use your initiative and are able to adapt easily to change
• passionate, enthusiastic and committed to the work you do
• organised
• a good team player.

To find out more:

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Mrs Claire Flatman, Executive Head Teacher, on: 01379 898484 or via email at: c.flatman@asst.org.uk

How to apply:

To apply, please download and complete the application form below.

Application Form (.docx)

Application Guidance Notes (.pdf)

Person Specification (.docx)

Equal Opportunities Form (.pdf)

Completed applications to be returned to Danielle Paine, Office Manager at: office@worthamprimary.org.uk Postal address: Wortham Primary School, Bury Road, Wortham, Diss, Norfolk IP22 1PX.

Closing date: 9am, 7 July 2023.

Interview date: 11 July 2023.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.