Teaching Assistant - KS2

South Wootton Junior School; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

South Wootton Federation is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the team on a part-time basis, approximately 30 hours per week, term-time plus one week. Salary is Scale D, £13.91-£14.14 per hour. Closing date 15 October 2026.

Experience with complex needs and/or Autism/ADHD is desirable. Immediate start possible, with DBS checks and safeguarding in place. The post offers a supportive leadership team and opportunities to work with fabulous children in a busy primary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with complex needs and/or Autism/ADHD.
• Able to maintain a calm, organised and professional approach while caring for children.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching and learning activities.
• Assist pupils with complex needs for daily tasks and moments of routine.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of children as part of the school team.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Autism/ADHD awareness

Organised and professional

Job description

Part of the South Wootton Federation

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.southwoottonfederation.norfolk.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher: Georgie Earl

NOR: 240Age Range: 7-11 years

• Salary: Scale D, £13.91- £14.14 per hour
• Permanent
• Part Time
• Approx 30 hours per week
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required ASAP

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our fabulous team!

If you:

• Are committed to providing the very best experience of education to the child in your care
• Have some experience of working with children with complex needs and/or Autism/ADHD
• Take time to celebrate successes and then think 'What next?'
• Are organised, conscientious and professional, whilst maintaining a caring attitude and good sense of humour

Then we would love to hear from you!

We can offer:

• A great team to work with and fabulous children!
• Supportive leadership and management
• Determination to provide the very best education for the whole child

Please contact the school for a tour and informal chat - recommended.

Closing Date: 15 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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 undertake 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.