Teaching Assistant

Grove House Infant and Nursery School

·       27.5 hours per week

·       Term time + 1 week

·      Salary – Dependant on experience

MRS Scale C Point 5 actual salary £16,282 (Full time annual salary £25,583)

·       Salary – MRS Scale D Point 6 – Point 7 actual salary £16,540 - £16,803 (Full time annual salary £25,989 – £26,403)

·       Permanent

·       Interview Date: 9^th July

·       To Start 1^st September 2026

Unity Education Trust is seeking a highly motivated and passionate teaching assistant to join our team at Grove House Infant & Nursery.

The Federation of Grove House & King’s Park Infant Schools are part of Unity Education Trust who provide education for Norfolk children across all age ranges, mainstream, specialist provision, SEND and complex needs. When joining our Federation, you will become part of our successful family of schools that prides itself in developing all.

 The successful candidate will have:  

 ·       A teaching assistant qualification

·       Previous experience of working with children within EYFS/KS1 in a school setting 

·       Excellent communication skills 

·       The ability to work under the direction of a class teacher, leading groups in a variety of curriculum areas 

·       The ability to use their own initiative to support learning. 

·       The ability to establish a positive relationship with children, parents and staff 

·       The willingness to contribute to the common goals of the school and Unity Education Trust 

 We can offer: 

 ·       A supportive team and engaging environment 

·                An excellent environment in which to develop professionally 

·                Kind, confident and engaging children 

·                A team of enthusiastic, dedicated and high performing staff 

·                Supportive Governors, Trustees and parents 

 We would like to be able to show you around our school, so visits are most welcomed and are encouraged.  For further details or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Barnard (Executive Deptuy Headteacher) by email:  office@ghn.unity-ed.uk

Please visit our websites; 

www.grovehouseinfant.org     www.unityeducationtrust.uk

Previous applicants need not reapply.

How to apply

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No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.