About this role
Tel: 01603 454946
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cringleford.norfolk.sch.uk/
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Humphrey
Salary – Scale D5, £13.47 per hour (£25,989 FTE)Temporary but with potential to become permanentPart Time20-31.25 hours per week (M-F)Term Time plus 1 week
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with a SEN focus to join our team.
We are looking for a Class based Teaching Assistant with experience of working with High Needs SEN children , to join our amazing team. You will become part of a committed, diverse team of teaching professionals who truly want to, and do, make a difference. The successful candidate will ensure that children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment. We have great facilities and are committed to delivering a creative, engaging curriculum. Hours of work 08.30-12.15 or a full day, Monday to Friday, we could be flexible for the right candidate.
You will contribute to all aspects of pupils’ well-being and achievement, working alongside teaching staff, to provide mentoring for specific pupils. The underpinning value of the work is to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential through the provision of targeted support and intervention.
General Responsibilities.
The post holder will:
Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team and SENCo to ensure pupils who are identified as being in need of support receive appropriate help. Assisting and supporting pupils during learning sessions and lunchtimes, this will involve; managing pupil behaviour, lunchtime activities. Support learners with pastoral and behavioural challenges particularly relating to Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs Work alongside teachers and other support teams to break down barriers and ensure that learners are able to access the curriculum and reach their full potential. Focus on and develop positive behaviour in and outside the classroom Take part in any relevant meetings to assist with pupil welfare e.g. review meetings with parents/carers and external agencies. What you’ll need:
Previous experience in supporting pupils especially SEN children with high level needsHave successful recent experience as a Teaching Assistant A sound understanding of the range of issues facing pupils with barriers to their learning (including social, emotional and behavioural) Demonstratable knowledge and understanding of effective behaviour management strategies and the ability to put these into practice Experience of devising strategies to support children. An ability to motivate learners with differing needs and abilities. Excellent interpersonal skills An ability to remain calm A problem solving approach to managing challenging situations Good Written and spoken communication.This diverse and exciting role involves supporting our staff in making sure that our pupils love learning. The successful candidates will ensure that children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.
We have three values: Community, Compassion and Courage. They are at the core of everything we do. We expect our staff and pupils to demonstrate these values and help us to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment for all.
A current teaching assistant who joined us in April 2024 said:
“The staff at this school are so supportive, caring and kind – they have made me feel very welcome and part of an amazing team who celebrate the children’s individuality, interests and achievements.”
Take a look at our website to see if our passion for learning matches yours. If it does, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
We would welcome applications from individuals who:
have enthusiasm for learningact effectively as part of a teambring a strong work ethic, proven teamwork, and an excellent sense of humour to our vibrant school communityare committed to ensuring the right of every child to be included, accepted, and valued for their strengths and contributionshave good interpersonal and organisational skillsare supportive of the school’s Christian values and ethosare an excellent role modelFirst Aid Experience would be useful but not essential.
This is a Part-Time post, the hours of work are 31.25per week starting at 8.30 am.
The vacancy will be on a temporary contract until 31.8.2027, with possibility of extension
Please contact the Headteacher for an informal discussion about the role.
Please find below a link to Cringleford School's child protection policy and practices and policy on employment of ex-offenders .
Key Information | Cringleford CE VA Primary School
How to apply
To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.
We are keen to recruit, so if a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert earlier than stated.
Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5pm
Interview date: 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.