Teaching Assistant SEND Support KS1

Holly Meadows School; Grimston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time + 1 week

Maternity cover until 31 July 2027

30 hours per week

Job summary

Holly Meadows School in Grimston is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support SEND pupils in Key Stage 1 from 4 January 2027. The role is part-time (30 hours per week) and runs term time plus one week, with a maternity leave cover through to 31 July 2027.

Candidate should have SEND experience, be NVQ2/TA qualified or progressing toward one, and demonstrate reliability, adaptability and a proactive approach within a caring school community.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND and an understanding of inclusion.
• Is qualified to at least NVQ2 or equivalent or in the process of achieving a relevant TA qualification
• Is flexible and able to intuitively adapt to the needs of children.
• Can use their initiative, is adaptable and resourceful.
• Strives for the best outcomes for all children, regardless of their barriers to learning.
• Has experience working with children in the primary school age range (4-11).
• Is reliable and well-organised.
• Can develop positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
• Can use good interpersonal skills and show commitment to working within a caring and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Work with SEND pupils in Key Stage 1 to support learning and inclusion.
• Develop positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of individual children.

Skills

SEND support

Inclusion awareness

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Adaptability

Education

NVQ2 / TA qualification

Job description

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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

Headteacher:Mrs Jennie Wildsmith-Garton

NOR:132Age range:4-11years

• Salary - Scale C (£13.70 per hour) or Scale D (£13.92 per hour) depending on experience
• Temporary- maternity cover until 31 July 2027
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week
• Term time + 1 week
• Required from 4 January 2027

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant who is passionate about inclusion to work with SEND pupils in Key Stage 1 from 4 January 2027, with the possibility of some transition days in December before starting this role.

Holly Meadows School are looking to appoint someone who:

• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND and an understanding of inclusion.
• Is qualified to at least NVQ2 or equivalent or in the process of achieving a relevant TA qualification
• Is flexible and able to intuitively adapt to the needs of children.
• Can use their initiative, is adaptable and resourceful.
• Strives for the best outcomes for all children, regardless of their barriers to learning.
• Has experience working with children in the primary school age range (4-11).
• Is reliable and well-organised.
• Can develop positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
• Can use good interpersonal skills and show commitment to working within a caring and supportive team.

If you are interested in joining Holly Meadows, a happy and welcoming village school, with enthusiastic and engaging children and a creative staff team, please apply. Please contact the school office to arrange a call for an informal discussion or a visit.

If shortlisted for interview, your motives for working in a school setting will be explored. Knowing that racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination exist, we promote justice, fairness and equality in all areas of school life. All backgrounds and groups, including those with disabilities, are welcome to apply.

Closing date:6 November 2026, 4pm

Interview date:11 or 12 November 2026

We are committed to the safeguarding of all children through its policies, practice, and monitoring procedures. Any applicant wishing to work around children can expect to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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.