SEN 1:1 Classroom Assistant

Fleggburgh CofE Primary School; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Fleggburgh CofE Primary School in Norfolk is seeking an SEN 1:1 Classroom Assistant to support a child with special educational needs in KS1. The role is part-time, 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 3.15pm, term time plus one week, and is temporary until 25 March 2027.

You will work in a small, child-centred team, know the needs of all children, foster high standards, and contribute to a caring Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• experience supporting a child with SEN in KS1
• ability to manage challenging behaviour
• excellent communication with pupils, colleagues and parents
• enjoy working in a small, child-centred team

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Part of the Neatishead, Salhouse & Fleggburgh Federation

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

Executive Head Teacher: Hayley Sonnex

• Salary – Scale C, £13.26 per hour
• Temporary until 25 March 2027 (linked to named SEN pupil)
• Part Time
• 27.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week

We wish to appoint an SEN 1:1 Classroom 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.

This would suit someone looking to move into a primary school setting.Hours of work, 27.5 hours per week, 8.45am – 3.15pm (Monday-Friday).

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:17 September 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:25 September 2026

** We reserve the right to interview before the closing date if we receive a suitable application **

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.