SEND Educational & Pastoral Assistant

Kinsale Infant School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsale Infant School, part of The Wensum Trust in Norwich, is seeking an Educational & Pastoral Assistant (SEND) to join a warm, friendly team.

The successful applicant will dedicate to supporting the needs of children aged 4 to 7, ensuring they feel safe, happy and engaged, within a nurturing, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be dedicated to supporting the needs of children aged 4–7 and helping them feel safe, happy and engaged.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and wellbeing of children aged 4–7 in a nurturing setting.
• Assist with safeguarding and promoting a positive school environment.

Job description

As part of The Wensum Trust, we believe that our shared duty is to help every child to develop into high achieving, confident, healthy, caring and resilient members of their family and community. We want our schools to be healthy environments where both children and staff can develop and where strong, positive relationships are key. Our school, therefore, practices a relational approach with children, our families and our communities. We are particularly interested in working with people who share Our Qualities; who will work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.

At Kinsale Infant School, every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential, making our school a nurturing community where learning is both joyful and meaningful.

Kinsale Infant School, situated in the heart of Hellesdon, Norwich, is a place where children thrive. We believe that our pupils not only enjoy learning but also achieve exceptionally well because of the rich, engaging curriculum we provide and our unwavering commitment to our school vision. Developing a love of learning for all. Always ready to learn.

We are seeking a Educational & Pastoral Assistant (SEND) to join our warm and friendly team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to supporting the needs of children (aged 4 to 7 years old), ensuring children feel safe, happy, and engaged. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a caring school community where every child is valued.

Being a part of The Wensum Trust’s family of schools offers employees unique experiences to work alongside our strategic partners and to collaborate with a wider network of staff. We believe in investing in employees as individuals, by providing training opportunities that help to develop both existing and new skill sets, to encourage career progression at all levels.

We value our staff and are committed to supporting their wellbeing. We have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which all staff can access 24 hours a day. The EAP provides counselling services, legal information and guidance, musculoskeletal services and online resources such as nutrition diaries, healthy eating plans, personal coaching questionnaires and tools and fitness programmes.

We care about bringing together the most able people, to help us achieve our vision of providing a rounded education for children, quality support for their families and opportunities to enrich our communities.

Safer Recruitment

The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.