SEND Teaching Assistant

Tel:  01485 533373   Email:   office@hunstanton.norfolk.sch.uk     Website:   https://www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk/   Headteacher: Mrs J Sullivan   NOR: 164    Age Range: 4–11   Salary - Scale D, £13.47–£13.69 per hour   Fixed term initially until 31 August 2027, with the likelihood of extension    Part Time   33 hours per week (M-F)   Term time plus 1 week    Required as soon as possible    Hunstanton Primary School is friendly, welcoming and inclusive, with a strong sense of community. A clear sense of purpose, shared by pupils and staff, lies at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is for pupils and adults to Succeed, Enjoy and Aspire to be the best they can be.  We are seeking to appoint a motivated and caring individual to primarily work alongside children in our new Nurture class, supporting pupils with complex needs within our mainstream setting. This role requires patience, positivity, creativity and flexibility, along with a commitment to providing the very best education for our children. Although the role will primarily be based within the Nurture provision, the successful candidate may also be required to support pupils transitioning back into class, or to provide support within other classes across the school, depending on need. Hours of work, Monday to Friday, 8.30am–3.30pm, except Tuesdays when the hours are 8.30am–4.00pm.  We are looking for someone who:   Has experience and knowledge of supporting children with additional needs and an understanding of the impact of trauma   Is calm, patient and nurturing, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with children   Can support children’s emotional regulation, communication and social development   Understands the importance of routine, consistency and emotional wellbeing in helping children to succeed   Is flexible, resilient and able to adapt support to meet individual needs   Works well as part of a team, is reflective in their practice and is committed to ongoing professional development   We can offer:   A warm and welcoming school community, with adults who go above and beyond for our children   Friendly, hardworking and supportive colleagues   A high adult-to-pupil ratio within our Nurture provision   Supportive governors, children and families   A workplace where staff wellbeing is valued and prioritised, including opportunities for reflection   High-quality professional development opportunities   For further information about our school, please visit our website: https://www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk/ or our Facebook page.  We warmly welcome visits to the school. Appointments can be made by contacting the school