Teaching Assistant – Specialist Provision (ESP)

West Winch Primary School; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

West Winch Primary School in King's Lynn is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Nest specialist provision. You will support children who may find the main classroom environment challenging, helping to develop their academic, emotional and social skills.

The role is part-time (27.5 hours/week), term-time only, temporary until 31 August 2027 with potential extension. An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to starting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with additional needs would be beneficial.
• Most important is a warm, nurturing approach and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children within the Nest provision.
• Working collaboratively with the SENDCO, class teachers and support staff.
• Assisting pupils to regulate and access learning successfully.
• Lunchtime duties and supporting children during unstructured times.

Job description

Tel:[phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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

• Salary – Scale C, Point 5, £13.70 per hour
• Temporary initially until 31 August 2027, possibility of extension, subject to needs/funding
• Part Time
• 27.5 hours per week
• Term Time only
• Required as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Nest specialist provision, supporting children who at times may find the main classroom environment overwhelming.

The Nest provides a nurturing, structured space where children can feel safe, supported and ready to re‑engage with learning. You will work as part of a dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants, helping to support pupils’ academic, emotional and social development.

The role will include:

• Supporting children within the Nest provision
• Working collaboratively with the SENDCO, class teachers and support staff
• Assisting pupils to regulate and access learning successfully
• Lunchtime duties and supporting children during unstructured times

This is a temporary contract initially until the end of the academic year, with the potential to be extended subject to needs and funding.

We are looking for someone who is patient, flexible and committed to making a positive difference to children’s wellbeing and learning. Experience of working with children with additional needs would be beneficial, but most important is a warm, nurturing approach and a willingness to learn.

If you are passionate about supporting children and would like to be part of a friendly, supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, including an enhanced DBS with a children’s barred list check, prior to the start of this role.

Closing date:19 October 2026

Interview date:22 October 2026

West Winch Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects 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) 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.