Overview
Tel: 01603 454569
Email: office@westearlhamjunior.norfolk.sch.uk
Website: https://www.wejs.co.uk
Salary: Scale C – £19,538 p/a
Contract: Fixed term to 31.08.2027
Hours: Part Time – 33 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week
Start date: September 2026
Join our vibrant junior school and help every child thrive. We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to become part of our dynamic and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dedicated Inclusion Team, supporting pupils, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide tailored learning and pastoral support for children with a range of additional needs and may be required to support with intimate care duties where appropriate. We are looking for someone who is nurturing, adaptable and passionate about making a positive difference to children’s educational and personal development.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday 8.30 – 12.30, 1.00 – 3.30 and until 4.30 on Thursdays.
Qualifications and Experience
- Has experience of supporting children with SEND and a strong commitment to inclusive practice
- Is open to supporting pupils with personal and intimate care needs where required
- Builds positive relationships with children, families and staff and works well as part of a team
- Demonstrates patience, flexibility and a positive attitude towards supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
Benefits
We actively welcome applicants from outside Norfolk. Visits to the school by appointment are warmly welcomed, although this will not prejudice those applying out of county. Applicants may access more information about our school via our website: https://www.wejs.co.uk.
We look forward to receiving your application and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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.
Closing date: 8 June 2026, 9am
Interview date: 12 June 2026
Legal and Safety Statements
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks and an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out before the post begins.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential part of this role.
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 that 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.
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