SEND Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Swaffham

Join the Team at Fred Nicholson School and make a real difference in the lives of amazing young people. We are looking for dedicated SEND Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to join our friendly, supportive, and imaginative team. Whether you’re an experienced educator or someone with a passion for SEN looking to start a new career, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Behaviour Support Assistants are directed by our Area Leaders, working across multiple classes. The BSA role is there to support pupils who are struggling to access their learning, often due to regulation barriers. All BSAs are Steps lead professionals, therefore they model a kind compassionate approach to support, understanding the whole child. As a BSA you observe behaviours, suggest strategies, deliver interventions, model interactions and toolkits, feed into behaviour support plans and attend our team around the child meetings.

Is This Role for You?

• Ready to make a difference to pupils with complex needs (pupils aged 4‑18).
• Looking for opportunities to learn: You’ll join a team that values professional development and growth.
• Adaptable and kind: Our pupils succeed when they have consistent, caring adults by their sides.
• Resilient and positive: A good sense of humour and a positive outlook are a must.

Life at Fred Nicholson

Fred Nicholson School is a Complex Needs School for pupils aged 4‑18 with a wide range of needs, including complex and severe learning difficulties as well as social interaction and communication difficulties. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan and access a practical, hands‑on curriculum (based on EYFS and Primary models). Our classes are approximately 12 pupils per class, with a focus on engagement and success.

Our New Environment

Our purpose‑built site on Lynn Road is designed to meet the complex needs of our pupils, featuring:

• Purpose‑built provision for pupils aged 4‑18 years
• Bespoke, sensory‑designed learning spaces
• Large outdoor facilities, including play equipment, a MUGA and a forest school
• Dedicated soft play, sensory enrichment and independence classrooms

Hours & Salary

We value balance and clarity. Here is what the week looks like:

• Schedule: 37 hours per week (Term time + 1 week). Daily: Mon/Wed/Thu 08:30–16:30, Tue 08:30–16:45, Fri 08:30–15:45.
• Salary: Scale E (£26,824 – £28,142 FTE).

We Invest in You

Don't worry if you haven't worked in a school before. If you have the heart for it, we provide:

• A full staff induction programme.
• Ongoing Whole School CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
• Specialist training appropriate to your specific role.

How to Apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. Ready to take the next step? Click “Apply for Job” to download an application form. Personal Statement: Use Section 10 to tell us why you are interested in joining us. Confirm Hours: Please state clearly that you can work the required hours. Send it in: Email your completed form to Claire Townly at hr@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in, and promising candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date. Closing date: 24 June 2026, 9am. Interview date: w/c 29 June 2026.

Fred Nicholson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; an enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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.