Teaching Assistant for SHIP

Tel: 01603 425150   Email:  officemanager@sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk     Website:  www.sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk       Headteacher: Matt Walton   NOR: 178   Age range: 7-11years     Salary - Scale C, £13.26 per hour   Permanent   Part Time   31.25 hours per week (Mon-Fri)   Term Time plus 3 days    Required for September 2026   We wish to appoint 2 outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistants (see separate advert) and a Teaching Assistant  to be part of our SHIP provision. A SHIP is a specialist provision within a mainstream school that enables children with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities to have access to individualised and small group support whilst also benefiting from inclusive practice within the mainstream setting. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team setting up a new provision for SEND children. We have a fantastic new purpose-built SHIP building and we are excited that it will be ready to use in the summer term.   We are looking for someone who:  Has experience of working with children with special needs  A positive and warm manner  A child-centered approach  A passion for helping children of all abilities to reach their full potential  Experience of working with a range of primary aged children, including early years and KS1  An understanding of how to support children with a range of individual needs and barriers to learning.  A strong sense of teamwork  A good sense of humour  We can offer you:  A supportive, warm and friendly staff team  A chance to be part of something new, at the beginning of its journey.   Extensive professional development opportunities   This is an opportunity to be part of a fantastic team who are really making a difference:  BBC article - Sprowston Junior Ship   For further details or to arrange to visit the school please contact Mrs Liz Tokeley by email -  officemanager@sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk     How to apply   A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.  To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button  Completed applications should be returned to - officemanager@sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk .    Please state clearly which post you are applying for.     Closing date:   20 May 2026      Interview date:  w/c   1 June 2026      Our school is strongly committed to the safeguardi