Teaching Assistant

Salary: Scale C, £13.70/hr Fixed Term Contract (Pupil specific) Part Time 27.5 hours per week Term Time only Required ASAP

The post is to support a KS2 child with a range of SEMH and cognition needs. The Governors would like to appoint someone to join our team who will: have experience of working with children with SEND have experience of de-escalation techniques have good literacy and numeracy skills be enthusiastic and have a sense of humour be able to work as part of a team and be able to use these skills in the classroom environment to help children learn well have a commitment to working in partnership

Qualifications/Training

minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification. GCSE in English and Maths

desirable – evidence of post GCSE qualifications

Personal qualities and attributes creativity and initiative to create resources and plan exciting, practical and meaningful learning experiences for primary aged children. the ability to work as part of a team and be flexible. be able to use your initiative to adapt plans and sessions to needs a commitment to working in partnership with parents have excellent communication skills You will join a friendly and committed staff team in a good teaching and learning environment. There will be opportunities for continuing professional development. Working hours for this post are 08.45-12.00 and 13.00-15.15 Please email office@hevingham.norfolk.sch.uk or phone for more information – 01603 754677. We would be delighted to hear from you and strongly urge you to visit our wonderful school.

How to apply:

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Completed applications should be returned via email to office@hevingham.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 18 October 2026, 9am Interview Date: 20 October 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.