Teaching Assistant – level 1

West Earlham Junior School; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

West Earlham Junior School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Team, supporting pupils including those with SEND. This part-time role is 33 hours per week, term-time plus 1 week, with a fixed term contract to 31 August 2027 and start date January 2027.

Hours are 8.30–12.30, 1.00–3.30, and until 4.30 on Thursdays. The successful candidate will provide tailored learning and pastoral support, including intimate care when needed, and will work closely with

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with SEND.
• Willing to support personal and intimate care needs where required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Nurturing, adaptable and positive attitude toward supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored learning and pastoral support for pupils with a range of needs.
• Support with intimate care duties where appropriate.
• Be part of the Inclusion Team and work with colleagues to support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.

Skills

SEND experience

Relationship building

Patience & flexibility

Team player

Nurturing approach

Job description

Tel:[phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.wejs.co.uk

• Salary: Level 1 £19,538 actual pa
• Fixed term contract to 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• 33 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for January 2027

Join our vibrant junior school and help every child thrive. We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to become part of our dynamic and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dedicated Inclusion Team, supporting pupils, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will provide tailored learning and pastoral support for children with a range of additional needs and may be required to support with intimate care duties where appropriate. We are looking for someone who is nurturing, adaptable and passionate about making a positive difference to children’s educational and personal development.Hours of work, Monday to Friday 8.30 - 12.30, 1.00 - 3.30 and until 4.30 on Thursdays.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children with SEND and a strong commitment to inclusive practice
• Is open to supporting pupils with personal and intimate care needs where required
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and staff and works well as part of a team
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and a positive attitude towards supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

Applicants should access more information about our school via our website - www.wejs.co.uk. We actively welcome applicants from out of Norfolk. Visits to the school by appointment are warmly welcomed, although this will not prejudice those applying out of county.

For further details please don’t hesitate to get in touch, our number is 01603 454569.

Closing date

20 November 2026, 9am

Interview date

23 November 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS check will be carried out before the post begins.

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 part of this role