Teaching Assistants - Special Educational Needs

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clare School is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract running until August 2027. The post is part-time, term time plus one week, with hours 08:45 to 15:45 on days to be agreed. NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent is required.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Assist pupils with learning activities and support their engagement with the curriculum, including pupils with various needs.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Enhanced DBS check, with barred list check where required.
• Declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with their learning activities
• Support pupils to engage with the curriculum and classroom lessons
• Work with pupils who have learning, physical, sensory, communication and medical needs
• Give help and support while fostering pupils' independence
• Help pupils achieve to their highest ability, with kindness and patience
• Role model enthusiasm for learning and for working with children and young people

Skills

Basic understanding of child growth

Education

NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant

Job description

A fixed-term Teaching Assistant post running until August 2027 at The Clare School, supporting pupils across the whole school. The work centres on helping pupils with learning and classroom activities, encouraging them to engage with the curriculum and to work independently wherever possible. The post is part-time, term time plus one week, with hours of 08:45 to 15:45 on days still to be agreed. Applicants need NVQ level 2 in teaching assistance or equivalent, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assist pupils with their learning activities
• Support pupils to engage with the curriculum and classroom lessons
• Work with pupils who have learning, physical, sensory, communication and medical needs
• Give help and support while fostering pupils' independence
• Help pupils achieve to their highest ability, with kindness and patience
• Role model enthusiasm for learning and for working with children and young people

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Basic understanding of child development and learning

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, with barred list check where required
• Declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations

Other

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Exemplary attendance record
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Caring and committed to high standards of support for pupils