Teaching Assistants - Special Educational Needs

The Clare School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clare School is seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to work with pupils with a wide range of learning, physical, sensory and medical needs. You will assist with learning activities, support engagement in the curriculum, and help pupils develop independence in a supportive, patient environment.

Working hours are 08:45 to 15:45 daily, term time plus one week, with the contract fixed-term until 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent required.
• Understanding of child development and learning.
• Reliable, trustworthy and with exemplary attendance.
• Positive, can-do attitude and caring approach to pupils.
• Committed to high standards of support for learners.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities and support engagement in the curriculum.
• Foster independence wherever possible and role model a love for learning.
• Support teachers in delivering lessons and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 TA

Child development understanding

Reliable and trustworthy

Exemplary attendance

Positive attitude

Caring and committed

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

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

• Salary: Scale D: £13.92 per hour, £26,847 FTE
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• Hours negotiable
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required ASAP

The Clare School is a warm and welcoming school, which was graded as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted at its last inspection.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants who will work with the whole range of children and young people throughout the school. Pupils at The Clare School have a wide range of learning, physical, sensory, communication and medical needs.

You will assist pupils with their learning activities and support them to engage in the curriculum and classroom lessons. You will be kind and patient, enabling our pupils to achieve to their highest ability. You will provide help and support, but foster independence wherever possible. You will role model a love for learning and show enthusiasm for working with our children and young people.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Is reliable and trustworthy
• Has an exemplary attendance record
• Has a positive attitude with a 'can do' approach
• Is caring and committed to the highest standards of support for our pupils

Working hours will be 08:45 to 15:45 daily – days to be negotiated

Closing date: 22 October 2026, 9am

Interview dates: 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 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.