Teaching Assistant 1:1

The Wherry School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wherry School in Norwich is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a student who requires specialised personal care and assistance with medical devices. The role is permanent and full-time, with a salary of £25,989 to £26,403 per year.

The successful candidate will undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The recruitment process follows safeguarding guidance; several checks may be required and unspent convictions must be disclosed.

Qualifications

• DBS check required (enhanced).
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a student requiring personal care and medical device assistance.

Job description

Teaching Assistant 1:1

The Wherry School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB

9 days remaining to apply

02/11/2026 or as soon as possible

10 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£25,989.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant 1:1 job summary

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will work 1:1 with a student - this student requires specialised personal care and assistance with medical devices.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

16a Keyes Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4AE