Teaching Assistant

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT); Cawston; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cawston seeks a Teaching Assistant to support a child with SEND. The role involves working four afternoons a week, providing individual and group support and fostering positive relationships within the school community. Applicants should possess GCSEs in Maths and English and demonstrate a commitment to supporting children's learning and promoting Christian values. This part-time position offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the learning environment and help children thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/grade 4 or above.
• Ability to establish positive and supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work with a child with SEND for four afternoons per week.
• Provide individual, small group and whole class support.
• Participate in training and development.

Skills

Experience of working with children with SEND

Ability to establish positive relationships

Ability to work under direction

Initiative to support learning

Willingness to promote Christian values

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/grade 4 or above

Job description

About the Role

At Cawston Church of England Primary Academy, we are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work with a child with SEND for four afternoons per week.

Salary and Pay

• Salary – Support Staff C, 3‑4, £5,740‑£5,830 actual pa (£24,796‑£25,185 FTE)
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2026
• Part Time
• 10 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 5 January 2026

Contact Information

• Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
• Tel: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/grade 4 or above.
• Ability to establish positive and supportive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Ability to work under the direction of the class teacher and as part of a team.
• Ability to use initiative to support learning and behaviour.
• Ability to provide individual, small group and whole class support both in and out of the classroom.
• Willingness to promote Christian Values and uphold the Christian ethos of the school.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Working Hours

The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate at interview but will fall within our academy hours of Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30.

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’. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy, 01603 871249 /[e-mail].

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.

EEO and Other Statements

DNEAT 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.

Closing Information

Closing date: 10 December 2025

Interview date: 15 December 2025