Ashill VC Primary School is looking to appoint a highly committed, enthusiastic and compassionate individual who has an energy and interest in not only working with whole classes of children but also working with small groups of children and/or in a 1:2:1 capacity, intervening to close gaps in children’s subject knowledge and developing their basis skills.

You will need to:

have strength, experience and relevant qualifications
have experience of working with children;
have a good understanding of how to motivate children to engage them in their learning
be determined to identify what helps a child learn, overcoming barriers along the way;
have excellent communication skills;
be creative and have a willingness to offer new ideas;
be a good listener, facilitator for learning, motivator and role model.

We are able to offer you:

for the right candidate, an opportunity for development as an HLTA
inquisitive children
a very welcoming and supportive ethos and friendly staff
an opportunity to be innovative and creative and lead an area of the school’s curriculum
potential for additional hours supporting the school’s wrap around care

Working hours for this post are 8.30 – 15.30.

Further details are available from Dan Pickard – head@ashill.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply:

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed applications should be returned via email to Office@ashill.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 19 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview Dates: 22 October 2026

Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post. We are unable to accept CVs in place of application forms.

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 declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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