Teaching Assistant - SEND 1:1

Part of the Pathfinders Federation

Tel: 01263 732260

Email: office@st-michaelaylsham.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.pathfinders.norfolk.sch.uk/st-michaels/

• Salary - Scale D £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (£13.47 to £13.68/hr)
• Temporary until 31 August 2027 in the first instance, possibility of continuation
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 1 September 2026

St Michael’s school, as part of the Pathfinders Federation, is a school, rooted and inspired by Christian values, which nurtures children to achieve infinitely more than we might ask or they may dream; empowering them so they can flourish as confident citizens now and in the future.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring SEND 1 to 1 teaching assistant to join our team. Hours of work, 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch).

We are looking for someone who:

• is reliable, hardworking and experienced in supporting SEN children in their learning
• is able to support children with additional needs, supporting learners in class who have
• an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)
• is able to quickly establish positive relationships with children, built on mutual respect
• has a strong understanding of how to encourage independent learning
• has high expectations of behaviour 
• is able to support an SEN pupil at lunchtimes
• has good Literacy and Numeracy skills to GCSE standard
• is willing to contribute to the wider community of the school

They will also be…

• resilient and reflective of practice
• creative, able to use imagination to develop and extend learning
• able to work as part of a team, thinking on their feet and showing initiative
• able to act as a role model for children through their attitude to others and conduct around the school

In return we offer a friendly, supportive team who work hard to meet the needs of everyone in our school; wonderful, enthusiastic children who are genuinely excited by their learning; very small classes; a commitment to supporting staff in their ongoing professional development and a real community environment where everyone has a vital part to play and an opportunity to make a difference. There are so many things which make our schools unique, 

Please contact the school office to make an appointment to view the school.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – office@st-michaelsaylsham.norolk.sch.uk 

Please note we will be applying for references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.  

Closing date:  26 June 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:  1 July 2026

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. All applicants to the post will be subject to further safeguarding checks, including a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. Interviews will explore approaches and attitudes to safeguarding further.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations"

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.