Early Years Specialist Support Assistant (8172)

Job Description

Early Years Specialist Support Assistant | 8172 | Permanent contract | 37 hours per week, term time plus two weeks | £22,472 to £23,952 per annum | Grade E | Countywide

Come and join our dynamic team supporting deaf children and young people across Norfolk.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Virtual School Sensory Support\’s Early Years team, working to promote the outcomes of Deaf Children and Young People from 0-5.

In this role, you will work under the guidance of the Lead Teachers for Early Years to support individual children and their families, often from the point of diagnosis.

The job is varied, and no two days are the same.

While experience and knowledge of working within Early Years is desirable, a willingness to learn specialist skills and to be flexible are essential qualities.

The children and young people have a range of needs and communication approaches.

Ability to travel is essential.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

Benefits of working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Financial benefits such as employee discounts, Blue Light card, relocation expenses, and travel expenses
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions
• Tax-efficient schemes for pension and bikes
• Car lease scheme for greener travel
• Referral bonus for hard-to-fill positions

For more information, see our Terms and Conditions.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? Apply through myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Note: Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk due to restructure or in redeployment.

Redeployment closing date: 15 June 2025

All other applications close: 22 June 2025

About Norfolk

Norfolk boasts beautiful coastlines, the Broads, vibrant market towns, and a city rich in culture. Our economy is expanding, driven by sectors like energy and food, with ambitious plans for housing and education development. Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work, and visit, offering a supportive environment for businesses and residents alike.

As the main local authority, we serve over 850,000 residents and work with elected Members to deliver strategic services. We prioritize high-quality, efficient, and innovative services, working in partnership with local organizations to serve our community.

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