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Education Job Finder; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

West Winch Primary School in Norfolk is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our Nest specialist provision, supporting children who may find the main classroom environment overwhelming.

You will work with the SENDCO and teaching staff to support pupils' academic, emotional and social development, helping them regulate and access learning.

The role is part-time, term-time only (27.5 hours per week) on a temporary contract initially until 31 August 2027, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with additional needs would be beneficial.
• Warm, nurturing approach and a willingness to learn.
• Patient, flexible and committed to making a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children within the Nest provision
• Working collaboratively with the SENDCO, class teachers and support staff
• Assisting pupils to regulate and access learning successfully
• Lunchtime duties and supporting children during unstructured times

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Specialist Provision (ESP)

Employed by and based at West Winch Primary School.

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.westwinchprimary.co.uk

• Salary – Scale C, Point 5, £13.70 per hour
• Temporary initially until 31 August 2027, possibility of extension, subject to needs/funding
• Part Time
• 27.5 hours per week
• Term Time only
• Required as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Nest specialist provision, supporting children who at times may find the main classroom environment overwhelming. The Nest provides a nurturing, structured space where children can feel safe, supported and ready to re‑engage with learning. You will work as part of a dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants, helping to support pupils’ academic, emotional and social development.

The role will include:

• Supporting children within the Nest provision
• Working collaboratively with the SENDCO, class teachers and support staff
• Assisting pupils to regulate and access learning successfully
• Lunchtime duties and supporting children during unstructured times

This is a temporary contract initially until the end of the academic year, with the potential to be extended subject to needs and funding.

We are looking for someone who is patient, flexible and committed to making a positive difference to children’s wellbeing and learning. Experience of working with children with additional needs would be beneficial, but most important is a warm, nurturing approach and a willingness to learn.

If you are passionate about supporting children and would like to be part of a friendly, supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, including an enhanced DBS with a children’s barred list check, prior to the start of this role.