Teaching Assistant

Highgate Infant School; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Highgate Infant School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our education team on a 27.5-hour-per-week, term-time-plus-one-week basis. The role focuses on supporting children with Special Educational Needs, assisting with their work and play, and helping manage pupil behaviour.

The post is fixed-term until 21 July 2027, with an entry into a DBS check and safeguarding process. Under the Unity Education Trust, the successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and other teaching

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks and enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering activities.
• Support children with learning and play, including individuals with SEN.
• Support pupil behaviour and establish positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

SEN support

classroom assistance

behaviour support

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Highgate Infant School

27.5 hours per week. This could be a single role, or a job share opportunity for the right candidates.

Term time plus 1 week

Salary - Support Staff Scale D, point 6-7 - £17,086 - £17,358 (£26,847 - £27,274 FTE)

Fixed Term until 21st July 2027

Interview date: 9th November

Unity Education Trust are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our education team at Highgate Infant school to start as soon as possible.

We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant with experience and skills supporting children with Special Educational Needs. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and other teaching assistants, assisting the children in their work and play, supporting with pupil behaviour and establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.

Please note that the role does involve some regular physical activity e.g. supporting intimate care, interacting with students through play on the floor and responding promptly to escalated situations. This does not remove our obligation to make adjustments where appropriate.

If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role, please contact Cheryl Kirby via email on [e-mail] for an informal friendly chat.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will 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.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.