Teaching Assistant for the SHIP

Tel: 01603 425150 Email: officemanager@sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk    Website: https://www.sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk/ Headteacher: Matt Walton Salary - Scale D £13.47-£13.68 per hour   Permanent Part Time 12.5 hours per week Term time plus 3 days Required for September 2026 We wish to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to be part of our Specialist Hub for Inclusive Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team setting up a new provision for SEND children. 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 An understanding of how to support children with a range of individual needs and barriers to learning. A strong sense of teamwork A sense of humour We can offer you: A supportive, warm and friendly staff team Extensive professional development opportunities both before and after the opening of the 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 Closing date:   12 June 2026, 12 noon       Interview date:   To be confirmed       Our school is strongly committed to the safeguarding of children and equality of opportunity. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS checks.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Successful candidates for interview will have an internet search completed about them, as required in Keeping Children Safe in Education.