SEND Teaching Assistant

Part of the City2Coast Primary Federation Tel: 01603 712597 Email: finance@brundallprimary.org.uk Website: https://www.brundallprimary.com

Head of School: Cat Barnard

Salary: Scale C/D £13.69- £14.13 per hour Temporary until 31/08/2027 Part Time 18.75 hours per week Term Time + 1 week Required ASAP

Are you looking to join a community where everyone is encouraged to learn, develop and be the best they can be? To be successful in gaining this post, we require someone who can become immersed in a ‘can-do culture’ where nothing is seen by pupils or staff as a potential barrier to successful learning. City2Coast Federation is a group of six schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years. We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant with experience and skills supporting children with Special Educational Needs to join our team in key stage 2 at Brundall Primary School. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and other teaching assistants, assisting the children in their work and play, supporting with pupil behaviour and establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. You will work as a member of a friendly and committed staff in a supportive environment where teamwork is valued. Personal qualities are of paramount important, and the person appointed will be expected to display patience, enthusiasm, energy, good humour, flexibility, and reliability. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

We can offer:

Full support and training from a wider team Opportunity for career progression within the Federation Personalised performance management Bespoke package of training Requirements: We are looking an for experienced Teaching Assistant who:- Can follow plans and work on own initiative Has strong relationship building skills and techniques Is passionate about helping children reach their potential despite challenges Can communicate clearly with children and adults, verbally and in writing Has experience of working with all ages of children in primary school Is able to support a range of abilities including pupils with SEND Can work both with a small group and on a 1:1 basis with pupils Possibility to step up to HLTA Able to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines Able to maintain confidentiality Is confident in supporting good behaviour management skills Has a desire to participate in school and Federation CPD opportunities Has a full understanding of Safeguarding Is willing to travel to other school sites as required Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the school and discuss the role with the Head of School, Cat Barnard, and should complete their application by the deadline of 1st November 2026, with interviews being held 6th November 2026. Please contact Cat Barnard – Head of School  hos@brundallprimary.org.uk  to make an appointment for a tour of the school or for application information. Or please call the school office on 01603 712597.

How to apply:

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Completed applications should be returned via email to hos@brundallprimary.org.uk

Closing Date: 01 November 2026 Interview Date: 06 November 2026

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.