EYFS Teaching Assistants (complex SEND needs) - 2 posts

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Swaffham is offering exciting opportunities for two Teaching Assistants. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and be patient, adaptable, and child-centric. Responsibilities include supporting children with special educational needs and fostering their independence during school hours. This role emphasizes teamwork and a positive attitude towards learning. The position offers both part-time and full-time hours, covering necessary medical and personal care.

Qualifications

• Hold a level 3 childcare qualification in EYFS.
• Patient and understanding towards children's needs.
• Ability to adapt and learn in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex needs to develop independence.
• Assist during lunch to enhance social skills.
• Provide medical and personal care as needed.

Skills

Patient and understanding

Child centric

Keen to learn and develop skill set

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification in EYFS

Job description

Contact

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Salary and Terms

• Scale D, Points 5-6, £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (Full Time)
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2026
• 2 posts
  • Part Time, 16.25 hours per week, £9,623 - £9,776 actual pa
  • Full Time, 37 hours per week, £21,912 - £22,259 actual pa
• Term time + 1 week, Required ASAP

Overview

Swaffham Church of England Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team who is driven to make a positive difference to children’s lives. We are looking for someone who is adaptive, consistent and patient, who understands how to support pupils with a range of communication and language needs, cognition and learning difficulties, personal care and medical needs. Part of this role will include supporting children with complex needs at lunch time to develop their independence and social interaction skills.

Working Hours

There are two EYFS Teaching Assistant roles available, working patterns as follows:

• 16.25 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 09:45 – 13:00
• 37 hours per week – Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00, Friday 08:00 – 15:30

Needs of Pupils

• Medical needs
• Cognition and learning
• Speech and language
• Mobility
• Personal care
• ASD, ADHD and/or global development delay

Role Philosophy

SEND Teaching Assistant roles are unique and require a nurturing approach with a positive attitude, where we learn, develop and adapt, as a team, to the needs of the children and support them to get the very best experience they can from school life.

Qualifications and Traits

• Hold a level 3 childcare qualification in EYFS
• Patient and understanding
• Child centric
• Keen to learn and develop skill set and understanding of SEND
• Part of a growing, positive team where children are at the very centre of all we do
• Places importance on mental health and well‑being all
• Believes in inclusion

Application and Closing

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’.

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Closing date: 16 January 2026
Interview date: w/c 19 January 2026

Safeguarding and Legal

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust / 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.