About this role
Tel: 01603 425150
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk
Headteacher: Matt Walton
NOR: 178 Age range: 7-11years
Salary - Scale F, £15.06 - £16.07 per hour Permanent Part Time Post 1 – 31.25 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Post 2 – 12.5 hours per week (Thu&Fri) Term Time plus 1 week Required ASAP
We wish to appoint 2 outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistants and a Classroom Assistant (see separate advert) to be part of our SHIP provision. A SHIP is a specialist provision within a mainstream school that enables children with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities to have access to individualised and small group support whilst also benefiting from inclusive practice within the mainstream setting. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team setting up a new provision for SEND children. We have a fantastic new purpose-built SHIP building and we are excited that it will be ready to use in the summer term.
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of working with children with special needs A positive and warm manner A child-centered approach A passion for helping children of all abilities to reach their full potential Experience of working with a range of primary aged children, including early years and KS1 An understanding of how to support children with a range of individual needs and barriers to learning. A strong sense of teamwork A good sense of humour We can offer you:
A supportive, warm and friendly staff team A chance to be part of something new, at the beginning of its journey. Extensive professional development opportunities This is an opportunity to be part of a fantastic team who are really making a difference: BBC article - Sprowston Junior Ship
For further details or to arrange to visit the school please contact Mrs Liz Tokeley by email - [email protected]
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button
Completed applications should be returned to [email protected].
Please state clearly which post you are applying for.
Closing date: 20 May 2026
Interview date: w/c 1 June 2026
Our school is strongly committed to the safeguarding of children and equality of opportunity. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS checks.
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. Successful candidates for interview will have an internet search completed about them, as required in Keeping Children Safe in Education.