SRB Teaching Assistant Sheringham

About the role

Justteachers are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive school in Sheringhamthat is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SRB Teaching Assistantto join their team on afull-time, long-term basis from September or October half term.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient, and committed Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the wider SEND team within a Specialist Resource Base (SRB), providing tailored support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and independence, and achieve their full potential.

The school is proud of its supportive ethos, strong community values, and commitment to providing an inclusive education where every child is given the opportunity to thrive.

This role would suit a compassionate, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys building positive relationships with pupils and is committed to making a genuine difference to their educational experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to pupils within the Specialist Resource Base (SRB).
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff, and other professionals to support individual pupil needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where appropriate.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning activities and developing their academic skills.
• Support pupils with their communication, social, emotional, and personal development.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Adapt activities and approaches to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Support the implementation of individual learning and support plans.
• Create a calm, positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and help pupils develop appropriate strategies for managing their emotions and behaviour.
• Monitor and contribute to the assessment and recording of pupil progress.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, parents, carers, and the wider school community.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and continuity of support.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils at all times.
• Uphold the school's values and commitment to inclusive education.

Pre-requisites

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND or within a Specialist Resource Base would be advantageous.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role is desirable.
• A caring, patient, calm, and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• A flexible, organised, and proactive approach to work.
• The resilience and confidence to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Two recent education-based references.

This SRB Teaching Assistant role offers an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school in Sheringham, where you'll have the chance to work closely with pupils with additional needs and make a lasting difference to their confidence, development, and educational journey.