Learning Support Teaching Assistant - SEND

Tel: 01760 693915  Email: hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk   Website: https://www.frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk    Headteacher: Heidi Philpott    Salary - Scale E, £13.90-£14.58 per hour (£26,824 - £28,142 FTE) Permanent  Full time   37 hours per week Term Time plus 1 week Required for September 2026 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 Learning Support 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. Our Learning Support Assistants are directed by our Area Leaders, working across multiple classes. The LSA role is there to support pupils who are struggling to access their learning, often due to regulation barriers. All LSA are Steps lead professionals, therefore they model a kind compassionate approach to support, understanding the whole child. As a LSA you observe behaviours, suggest strategies, deliver interventions, model interactions and toolkits, feed into behaviour support plans and attend our team around the child meetings.  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 12 pupils per class, with a focus on engagement and success.   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 Hours & Salary We value balance and clarity. Here is what the week looks like: Schedule: 37 hours pw (Term time + 1 week). Daily: M/W/Th (8:30–4:30), Tu (8:30–4:45), Fri (8:30-3:45). Salary: Scale E (£26,824 - £28,142 FTE). 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