Teaching Assistant

Tel: 01760 693915  Email: office@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk   Website: https://www.frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk    Headteacher: Heidi Philpott    Salary: Scale D (£25,989 to £26,403 p/a FTE)  Permanent   Part Time  32.25 hrs per week  Term Time + 1 week  Join the Team at Fred Nicholson School   Make a real difference in the lives of amazing young people.   Are you ready for an opportunity that truly matters? We are looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join our friendly, supportive, and imaginative team. Whether you’re an experienced educator or someone with a passion for SEN looking to start a new career, we’d love to hear from you.  A Teaching Assistant role at FNS is incredibly varied, you will find no two days are the same. You will work in a team, supporting our young people across several key areas: learning, communication, self-care, social interaction, and self-regulation.  Working Pattern Daily: M/W/Th (8:45–3:30), Tue (8:45–4:45), Fri (8:45-3:15)  Flexibility: Part-time (fewer days) considered if full daily hours are met  Is This Role for You?   We are looking for people who are:  Ready to make a difference to pupils with complex needs (pupils aged 4 –18).  Looking for opportunities to learn: You’ll join a team that values professional development and growth.  Adaptable and kind: Our pupils succeed when they have consistent, caring adults by their sides.  Resilient and positive: A good sense of humour and a positive outlook are a must.    Life at Fred Nicholson   Fred Nicholson School is a Complex Needs School for pupils aged 4-18 with a wide range of needs, including complex and severe learning difficulties as well as social interaction and communication difficulties. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan and access a practical, hands-on curriculum (based on EYFS and primary models). Our classes are approximately 8 to 12 pupils per class, with a focus on engagement and success.    You will be joining the school at a very exciting time in the school’s history as we embark on our new life in Swaffham.   Our New Environment:   Our purpose-built site on Lynn Road is designed to meet the complex needs of our pupils, featuring:  Purpose-built provision for pupils aged 4-18 years  Bespoke, sensory-designed learning spaces  Large outside facilities, including play equipment, a MUGA and a forest school  Dedicated soft play, sensory enrichment and independence classrooms We Invest in You   Don't worry if you haven't worked in a school before. If you have the heart for it, we provide:  A full staff induction programme  Ongoing Whole School CPD (Continuing Professional Development)  Specialist training appropriate to