Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Tel: 01603 454569

Email: office@westearlhamjunior.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: http://www.wejs.co.uk

• Salary - £19,538 actual pa
• Fixed Term for 1 year until 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• 33 hours per week 
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 1 September 2026

Join our vibrant junior school and help every child thrive. We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to become part of our dynamic and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dedicated Inclusion Team, supporting pupils, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will provide tailored learning and pastoral support for children with a range of additional needs and may be required to support with intimate care duties where appropriate. We are looking for someone who is nurturing, adaptable and passionate about making a positive difference to children’s educational and personal development. This is an exciting career opportunity for experienced support staff. Hours of work, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm, 1pm - 3.30pm and until 4.30pm on Thursdays.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children with SEND and a strong commitment to inclusive practice
• Is open to supporting pupils with personal and intimate care needs where required 
• Understands trauma informed practice
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and staff and works well as part of a team
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and a positive attitude towards supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.

Applicants should access more information about our school via our website - www.wejs.co.uk. We actively welcome applicants from out of Norfolk. Visits to the school by appointment are warmly welcomed, although this will not prejudice those applying out of county.

For further details please don’t hesitate to get in touch, our number is 01603 454569. 

How to apply

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.

We look forward to receiving your application and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have not heard from us within seven days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in our school and wish you well in your career.

Closing date:  25 June 2026, 9am

Interview date:  To be confirmed

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS check will be carried out before the post begins.

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.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential part of this role