SEND Teaching Assistant

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust; Little Snoring; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Little Snoring is seeking a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in KS1/KS2. The successful candidate will collaborate with teaching staff to create an inclusive environment for SEND learners. This part-time position requires dedication and experience in education. Working hours are typically Monday to Friday, 10am to 12.30pm, during term time. The role offers competitive pay on a fixed-term contract until August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with pupils and staff.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying situations and needs of SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of SEND pupils.
• Work with class teams to enhance pupil participation in school life.
• Assist in creating the best possible educational provisions.

Skills

Passion for special educational needs

Ability to work in a team

Effective communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in education or special education needs

Job description

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust

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• Salary – Scale D5-6, £7,212 to £7,327 actual pa (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2026
• Part Time
• 12.5 hours per week
• Term Time only
• Required for January 2026

Little Snoring Community Primary Academy is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about special educational needs to work alongside our SEND pupils in KS1 / KS2.

The successful candidate will be required to work with the class team to create the best possible provision for the pupils, enabling them to be fully included in school life.

Working Hours

The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate; however, the ideal hours would be Monday to Friday 10am to 12.30pm.

How to apply

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.

Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI‑created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback.

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

Closing date: 9 January 2026, 12 noon
Interview date: w/c 12 January 2026

Additional Information

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust is 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.