Teaching and Learning Assistant - SEN 1:1

Tel: 01553 630352 Email:   office@ashwicken.norfolk.sch.uk   Website:  www.ashwickenschool.co.uk   Headteacher: Sophie Dickson NOR: 101  Age Range: 4-11 years Salary – Scale C, £13.26 per hour (£25,583 FTE) Temporary/Fixed Term due to pupil funding Part Time 30 hours per week Term Time plus 1 week Required ASAP Join Our Inclusive and Supportive School Community as a 1:1 SEN Teaching and Learning Assistant. Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you believe in the power of personalised learning and inclusive education? If you’re committed to helping every child thrive and want to make a meaningful impact, this could be the perfect role for you. As our new 1:1 SEN Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will work closely with an individual pupil, providing personalised support that nurtures their learning, communication, emotional wellbeing, and independence. This is a role where your presence matters, your relationships matter, and your impact will be visible every single day. We are looking for a someone who brings empathy, curiosity, and a proactive approach to supporting children with diverse needs. Experience with SEN—particularly autism, speech and language needs, or social communication differences—is highly desirable. An NVQ Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent) is ideal, but we warmly welcome applicants with relevant experience and the right values. Personal attributes We would like you to: Have experience supporting children with special educational needs in a school setting Demonstrate patience, resilience, and a nurturing, child‑centred approach Implement personalised strategies under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO Show initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to inclusive practice Build strong, positive relationships with the pupil, staff, and families Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding responsibilities Have secure literacy and numeracy skills Be a team player with a sense of humour and a caring attitude What we offer A warm, inclusive school community where every child is known and valued A supportive team with clear guidance from experienced staff Opportunities for high‑quality professional development in SEN, safeguarding, and inclusive practice A well‑resourced environment designed to meet individual learning needs A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to a child’s life Salary & Benefits Scale C, £13.26 per hour   Full induction and training will be given to the successful applicants. Post to Commence as soon as possible. Visits are warmly welcomed, please contact us on 01553 630352 to arrange a convenient time to visit. Please note this post will initially be for a temporary/fixed term due the school’s current need and will be reviewed later. How to apply A job description/per