Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Tel: 01603 454569  Email: office@westearlhamjunior.norfolk.sch.uk   Website: https:// www.wejs.co.uk   Salary: Scale D - £19,848 - £20,164 p/a  Fixed term contract to 31.08.2027  Part Time  33 hours per week  Term Time plus 1 week  To start in 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.    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.  This is an exciting career opportunity for experienced support staff.    Working pattern:  Monday to Friday 8.30 - 12.30, 1.00 - 3.30 and until 4.30 on Thursdays    We are looking for someone who:   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   Understands trauma informed practice  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.    We actively welcome applicants from out of Norfolk. Visits to the school by appointment are warmly welcomed, although this will not prejudice those applying out of county.  Applicants should access more information about our school via our website www.wejs.co.uk . For further details please don’t hesitate to get in touch, our number is 01603 454569.  How to Apply   A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’.    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 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.  If you have not heard from us within seven days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.  We thank you for y