Teaching Assistant

Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Quidenham, Norwich
Salary: £21,709.61 - £22,388.59 (dependent on experience)
Hourly Rate: £12.15 - £12.53 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time only
Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (5pm on Thursdays, with an additional half hour off on another day)
Start Date: September#####4

We are seeking enthusiastic Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team in supporting students with a variety of special educational needs. Working closely with teachers and therapy teams, you will help create an environment where students can engage with their academic and social surroundings, promoting independence and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build warm, supportive relationships with students to help them feel safe and engaged in their learning.
• Promote independence, personal growth, and maintain high behavioural standards.
• Support the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum by contributing to challenging and differentiated learning activities.
• Assist the Class Teacher in the day-to-day running of the class and adapt to the school's changing needs.
• Promote students' cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.

Requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English (minimum Grade 4 or equivalent).
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or currently working towards this).
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
• Experience working with students with SEMH and ASD.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (due to location).

Benefits:

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Free lunches
• Free onsite parking
• Perkbox discounts on high street items
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Family swim sessions
• Free membership to a health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, physio, etc.)

How to Apply:
Please apply online by completing the application form. For further information, please contact #####

All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Ac#####74, allowing the employer to ask candidates to declare all convictions, including those considered "spent" unless protected by DBS filtering rules.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults, and we are a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer.

Please note that this advert may close early if the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates may also be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process.