About this role
Tel: 01263 823848
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.sheringhamprimary.norfolk.sch.uk/
Headteacher: Rachael Carter
Salary – Scale C, point 4, £13.26 per hour (£25,583 FTE)Temporary until July 2027Part Time30 hours per weekTerm Time plus 1 weekRequired for September 2026 (subject to references and DBS)
We are a large, all through primary school on the North Norfolk Coast. Our children are caring and inclusive and our staff are proactive and forward thinking. We very much hold the belief in our motto of ‘Be All That You Can Be’ for everyone in our school.
We are looking for a teaching assistant with interest and experience of children with special needs to support in a small specialist class. This is an exciting development for our school, furthering our inclusive ethos. Job specification: Relevant NVQ Level 2 or above.
We are looking for someone who is:
CreativeForward thinkingPassionate about child-centered learningFlexibleAble to work as part of a large staff teamA great communicatorWilling to work hard and go above and beyondAble to think outside the boxIn return we offer:
Fantastic childrenA great team to work withA community feel Great CPD opportunitiesWe are proud of our inclusive and nurturing approach to all of the children in our care. It is important that the individual needs of our children are met sensitively and appropriately.
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to come and visit the school to discuss the role further, if you wish to do so please contact the school office.
Please read our Job description for more information.
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button
We would welcome applications from people who can support and enhance the provision for our children with SEN/D. If that is you, please complete the application form and return it to email to: [email protected] or by post to the school.
Closing date: 15 June 2026
Interview date: w/c 22 June 2026
Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school is an equal opportunities employer.
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.