SEN Teaching Assistant

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust 

• Salary - £19,022 - £19,984 actual pa (inc hol pay allowance) £25,185 - £25,989 FTE 
• Permanent 
• Part Time 
• 32.5 hours per week 
• Term Time plus 1 week 
• Required for September 2026 

We are a growing primary school, established in September 2019, situated on the new White House Farm Estate in Sprowston, Norwich. Our modern school building and exceptional grounds include two playgrounds, a vast games’ field, and outdoor learning classroom creating an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children. 

At White House Farm, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and flourish. At White House Farm we strongly promote our character through our curriculum, with a focus on our three values: Resilience, Reflection and Respect. Our curriculum and wider curriculum offer provide opportunities for children to develop these characteristics for effective learning and life. 

THE POST 

White House Farm Primary School is looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our School in September 2026. The successful candidates will: 

• Have GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Mathematics, previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment and have Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent Teaching Assistant qualification. 
• Be committed to the school’s high standards of teaching, learning and professional development. 
• Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality, and a good sense of humour. 
• Understand the importance of an inclusive environment and high expectations on pupil behaviour. 
• Have a welcoming and friendly approach with a high level of professionalism. 
• Ensure the safety and well-being of pupils in adherence with the school procedures while in play areas, the dining hall, classrooms or anywhere on the school site. 

How to apply 

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. 

For this vacancy, if you click the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trusts recruitment website. 

Please note, applications will be considered upon receipt so early applications are advised and candidates may be approached and interviewed before the advert closing date. 

Closing date:   10 June 2026, 12 noon 

Interview date:  15 June 2026 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people.  The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2021, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview. 

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. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.