Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Chapel Break Infant School; Norwich; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chapel Break Infant School in Norfolk is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Classroom Assistant (SEN) to provide individual support for a pupil with SEMH and ASD. The role is initially fixed term and part-time, 27.5 hours per week, term-time plus 1 week, with start date 2 November 2026 (or ASAP).

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals to deliver consistent support, promote positive behaviour and help the child access the curriculum in a

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and ASD in a school setting.
• Patience, empathy and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Understanding of autism and strategies for communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Physically fit and able to keep pace with a young child during outdoor activities and movement breaks.
• Flexibility, initiative and a collaborative approach to support.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH and ASD for 2–3 days a week; support other days as needed.
• Build positive relationships to support emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.
• Implement personalised strategies to regulate emotions and access the curriculum.
• Work with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals for consistent support.
• Promote positive behaviour and social interaction; support independence.
• Support sensory regulation and participate in learning indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain records and contribute to reviews and meetings as required.
• Assist across the infant school (reception to year 2) for high SEND needs.

Kenntnisse

SEMH experience

ASD experience

Patience

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.chapelbreakinfant.norfolk.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mandy Turner

• Salary: Scale C, £13.70 per hour
• Fixed Term Contract until 21/07/2027
• Part Time
• 27.5 hours per week
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required 02 November 2026(or ASAP thereafter)

Join Our Caring and Nurturing Outstanding Infant School

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated and resilient 1:1 Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs) to join our friendly team and provide individual support for a child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally within a supportive infant school environment.

This role is initially fixed term for after the half term start, or ASAP.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• initially provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH and ASD needs for 2 to 3 days a week and support within our ESP, or with another child for the other 2 days
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support emotional wellbeing, communication and engagement in learning.
• Implement personalised strategies to help the child regulate emotions and access the curriculum.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals to deliver consistent support.
• Promote positive behaviour, social interaction and independence.
• Support sensory regulation and respond effectively to changing needs throughout the school day.
• Encourage participation in learning and play activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and meetings where required.
• Work with children across the infant school (reception to year 2) to support high SEND needs.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children with SEMH, ASD and/or additional learning needs.
• Is patient, empathetic and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Has a good understanding of autism and strategies that support communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Is physically fit, active and able to keep pace with a young child who may require support during outdoor learning, physical activities and movement breaks throughout the day.
• Can adapt quickly, use their initiative and demonstrate a flexible approach.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is flexible and adaptable.
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child reaches their potential.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children with SEMH and ASD in an educational setting.
• Training in therapeutic approaches, nurture principles, trauma-informed practice, Team Teach or positive behaviour support strategies, steps trained.

Closing Date: 16 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: 20 October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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.

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.