Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Salary - Scale D point 5-6, £17,313 - £17,587 actual pa (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)

Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, but may be extended if funding is available

Part Time 30 hours per week (M-F) Term Time only

Required ASAP

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support SEN children at Lyng CE Primary Academy, part of the Nightingale Federation. This role is based at Lyng CE Primary Academy and as part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT), we benefit from excellent support, governance, and a welcoming community.

The Role:

• Provide classroom learning support to pupils and assist with learning activities
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to promote a positive learning environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, enthusiastic, and adaptable
• Has experience of working with children with additional needs
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• Holds relevant TA qualifications (GCSE Maths and English Grade C+)
• Is passionate about supporting children’s development and well-being

Working Hours:

The successful candidate will work Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.15pm (with 30 minute break).

How To Apply:

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’. 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. References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form.

Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Closing date: 2 February 2026, 9am

Interview date: w/c 9 February 2026

Safeguarding and Compliance:

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust / Education and Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

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