Teaching Assistants - Special Educational Needs (permanent)

The Clare School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clare School in Norwich is seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to work with pupils who have a wide range of learning, physical, sensory, communication and medical needs.

You will assist pupils with their learning activities, support engagement in lessons, and foster independence. Hours are 08:45 to 15:45 daily (term time plus 1 week) with negotiations. Tours of the school are encouraged; informal discussion with Emma Collins is welcome.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

NVQ level 2 teaching assistant

Basic understanding of child develop./

Education

NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent

Job description

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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

• Salary: Scale D: £13.92 per hour, £26,847 FTE
• Permanent
• 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.

Tours of the school are encouraged.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Collins.

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

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

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.