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Location: Old Buckenham Primary School
Salary: Scale Point 4: 6. A GBP 25,185 : A GBP 25,989 FTE : A GBP 3,658 : A GBP 3,843 pro rata
Vacancy Type: Part time, 6.25 hours per week, fixed term until 31.7.27
Old Buckenham Primary School is a much-loved one-form entry rural community school in the heart of Norfolk. We serve children from Reception through to Year 6, focusing on nurturing the whole child: intellectually, emotionally, physically, creatively, and morally. Our motto, Inspiring learning for life, underpins everything we do. We are proud of our strong community links, supportive staff, and the inclusive, caring environment we offer to all.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and supportive team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils learning, wellbeing and development, while working closely with families. Working under the direction of the Head of School (Inclusion Leader), you will help ensure that every child is supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone with a positive, proactive can-do attitude, an excellent communicator, a colleague who is flexible and welcomes the fact that two days are never the same and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school is essential. Above all, you will be a positive role model who is patient, calm, confident, and consistent, with the ability to encourage, motivate, and inspire pupils to succeed.
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Person Specification
- A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE. (all roles except cleaners, catering staff, and exam invigilators).
- The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others.
- Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team.
- Be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities.
- Able to demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills.
- Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions.
- The ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and accept challenges.
- Understanding of SEN code of practice and inclusive practice within a school setting.
- Experience of working with SEND and vulnerable students.
- Knowledge of school curriculum and the academic expectations of year groups.
- Experience of working in small groups and on a 1:1 basis with students.
- Experience of administrative and reprographic tasks.
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Why Join Us?
- Be part of a small, supportive team with a strong sense of purpose.
- Take on a role that offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Work in beautiful rural surroundings, with engaged children and a committed school community.
If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be a central part of a thriving primary school, we'd love to hear from you.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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Application Closing date: 17th July 2026
Interviews date: W/C 20th July 2026
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