Classroom Assistant – SEN 1:1 (named pupil)

Fleggburgh CofE Primary School; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-going professional development

Supportive staff team

Supportive parents and carers

Job summary

Fleggburgh CofE Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 pupil with special educational needs. The role is part-time, 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus one week.

The successful candidate will work with a small, dedicated team, ensure safeguarding, and help the child achieve high standards while developing essential skills and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a child with special educational needs in KS1.
• Excellent communication with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy and consistency.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support a KS1 pupil with SEN 1:1 needs.
• Assist with learning activities and classroom routines.
• Support positive behaviour and inclusive learning.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and families.

Skills

SEN support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Part of the Neatishead, Salhouse and Fleggburgh Federation

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Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.fleggburgh.org.uk

Executive Head Teacher: Hayley Sonnex

• Salary – Scale C, £13.70 per hour
• Temporary until 25 March 2027
• Part Time
• 27.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week

We wish to appoint an SEN 1:1 teaching assistant to join our successful school supporting a child with special educational needs in KS1. Our school is a child centred and family friendly school where children feel safe and happy and where everyone shares a love of learning. You will be supported by a small, dedicated staff team who aim for the highest standards and offered on-going professional development opportunities. Hours of work, 8.45am – 3.15pm, Monday to Friday.

This would suit someone looking to move into a primary school setting.

We are looking for someone who will;

• ensure they know the needs of all our children and provide support to meet individual needs
• invest in and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual in our school community
• foster and understand that knowledge, wisdom and skills are achieved through hard work and perseverance
• demonstrate empathy, compassion and forgiveness so that we all have the courage to take risks and learn from our mistakes
• grow global citizens who value others and cherish themselves
• have the ability and experience to confidently and competently manage challenging behaviour
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour
• have excellent communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents
• enjoy being part of a small, child centred team who achieve high standards in an ethos based on its Christian core values

We can offer you;

• Enthusiastic children who are happy and eager to learn
• A supportive, purposeful, friendly and cohesive staff team
• Supportive parents and carers
• On-going professional development opportunities
• A motivating work place which has high expectations of its staff whilst protecting their well being

Visits are most welcome by appointment.

Closing date:5 November 2026, 12 noon

Interview date: w/c16 November 2026

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. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS and reference vetting checks.

This post is likely to 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.

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.