Description Hopton Primary School, Hopton, Diss, Norfolk IP22 2QY £22,367 pro-rata 8.30am – 3.15pm, 2/3 days per week, 38 weeks per year Maternity/Paternity Cover Reference: 6642 Required from 20 January 2025 Hopton CEVC Primary School was judged to be ‘Good’ in 2018. We are well known as a warm, friendly and family orientated community that provides for the whole child. Situated 25 minutes from Bury St Edmunds and 15 minutes from Diss, Hopton is an innovative rural school with lots to offer any candidate. Roll: 64 We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join our forward thinking, fast paced and fun team. Hopton is well known for our warm, friendly and family orientated approach that puts the children’s happiness at the forefront of decision making. We aim to create a safe and nurturing environment that allows all children to fulfil their full potential in life and learning. You will have experience of: supporting children on a one-to-one basis with complex and varying special educational needs nurturing the social, emotional and mental health difficulties excellent communication skills, working closely with colleagues to create the best outcomes for all teaching phonics to small groups of children teaching and modelling high standards of oracy to children. To complement the team, you will need to be flexible, solution focused and have great personal organisational skills. You will show an aptitude to working with systems and supporting the teacher with all aspects of teaching and learning. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about teaching and learning, with a desire to continue your own professional development. To find out more Please read the Job Description (docx) and Application Guidance (docx) If you would like to arrange a visit or require further information, please call the school 01953 681449 or email adminhopton.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) and email your completed application to adminhopton.suffolk.sch.uk Closing date: 1pm, 6 December 2024. Interview date: week commencing 9 December 2024. The standard safeguarding checks will be made prior to any appointment. This school 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 exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.