The Federation of North Walsham

Infant and Junior Schools

Manor Rd,

North Walsham 

NR28 9HG

Vacancy:

Apprentice Teaching Assistant 

32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week

Apprenticeship Grade:  £10.85 to £12.71 per hour

Temporary for the duration of the course

We are seeking a caring and understanding Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our hard-working and committed staff team.  The role will involve working with and supporting the children in lessons in class, some group work and helping supervise during playtime and lunchtime. 

This is a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with Realise Learning & Employment.  You’ll be working under the close supervision of a teacher, supporting and helping children and young people to learn. One of our specialist trainers will help you every step of the way to learn and progress ready for end point assessment.  The typical length of the course is approximately 18 months.

North Walsham is a busy market town located just 15 miles north-east of Norwich. We have extensive grounds and fantastic links with other schools through the Broad Horizons Education Trust. We offer our staff a comprehensive CPD and Wellbeing Package.

Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed will be expected to display enthusiasm, energy, good humour, flexibility and reliability. You should also have the ability to work independently as well as part of a busy team.

Informal telephone conversations and/or visits to the school are encouraged, please email Ben King at bking@nw-edu.uk to arrange a convenient time.

Further information about The Federation of North Walsham Infant and Junior Schools can be found on our website: https://www.nwjun-infsfed.com

For more information relating to the apprenticeship, please follow this link: https://realisetraining.com/courses/teaching-assistant?hsLang=en

To access the online application and to apply, please select the ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details.

You must ‘submit’ your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing Date:  Friday 10 July 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Week commencing 13 July 2026

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend a Warner Interview. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.