EYFS Teaching Assistant - SEND

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy; Syderstone; On-site; GBP 19,053 - 19,357; Part time

Job summary

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time support role for the Autumn Term 2026. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, fixed-term until 31.08.2027. Salary on support staff scale 6-7 (£19,053 – £19,357 actual pa; £25,989 – £26,403 FTE).

Closing date 1 September 2026; interview 3 September 2026. Apply with safeguarding checks to follow. The successful candidate will share our Christian values and contribute to nurturing the whole child

Qualifications

• Share Christian values and nurture the whole child – spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally.
• Demonstrate kindness, integrity and respect in your relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Have high expectations and believe every child is uniquely valued and capable of success.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday with a pattern to be agreed at interview.
• Provide tailored support for pupils, including those with SEND, to promote independence and resilience.

Job description

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust

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• Salary – Support Staff pay points 6-7, £19,053 - £19,357 actual pa (£25,989 - £26,403 FTE)
• Fixed Term until 31.08.2027
• Part Time
• 32.5 hours per week
• Term Time Only
• Required for Autumn Term 2026

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Share our Christian values and are committed to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally.
• Demonstrate kindness, integrity and respect in your relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Have high expectations and believe that every child is uniquely valued and capable of success.
• Are passionate about delivering a creative, inspiring and knowledge-rich curriculum that captures children’s curiosity and imagination.
• Enjoy designing engaging learning experiences that make meaningful cross-curricular links.
• Value hands‑on, experiential learning and understand the importance of creativity in developing confident, independent learners.
• Are reflective in your practice and committed to continual professional growth.
• Are a positive team player who contributes fully to the wider life of our small but awesome school community.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with children and understand how to provide tailored support for a pupil with SEND in a mainstream setting, knowing when to step in and when to step back to encourage independence, resilience and confidence.

Working Hours

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday. The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate at interview.

Closing date:1 September 2026

Interview date:3 September 2026

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

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.

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.