At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students one-to-one and in small groups, helping them achieve their full potential.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at King Edward VII Academy, fostering a collaborative community.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, health plans, and discounts on shopping and gym memberships.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal development and a structured induction programme.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, good literacy/numeracy skills, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 19652 - 19964 £ per year.
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £19,652 to £19,964 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent)
Part Time: 32.5 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday
Fixed Term: until 31st August 2027
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: September 2026
Location: King Edward VII Academy, Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB
Two positions available
We have an exciting opportunity for two Teaching Assistants to join our committed and hardworking team at King Edward VII Academy, supporting our pupils to achieve their full potential. This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative community who are dedicated to ensuring pupils develop the knowledge and character needed to lead great lives.
The role involves working one-to-one with a specific student with special education needs in addition to small group situations. You will be an inspirational practitioner who is passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring pupils, and who will also contribute to the vision and values of the school.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) or EAL (English as an Additional Language).
- To enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
- To provide personal care where required which may involve assistance with; Continence requirements; Health and Medication requirements; Manual Handling; Handling personal possessions.
- To promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour.
- To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times as required.
- To prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use, including supporting the use of ICT learning activities and developing pupils’ competence in its use.
- To support pupils during routine tests and external examinations as required.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner with recent experience of working in a secondary education setting. You will be passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring pupils, and keen to contribute to the school’s visions and values. You will be motivated to enable access to learning for pupils, including specialised support for those with special education needs. You will be responsible for supporting effective pastoral care to support pupils' social and emotional progress as well as their learning.
Essential
- Good numeracy/literacy skills
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation
- Basic understanding of child development and learning
- Ability to evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Desirable
- Experience of working with pupils with SEND
- First aid training
Benefits
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology).
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation. We are an equal opportunities employer. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Teaching Assistant (One to One Support) in King's Lynn employer: King Edward VII Academy
At King Edward VII Academy, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member is valued. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have access to personalised CPD programmes and a structured induction, while our generous benefits package, including health plans and pension contributions, reflects our dedication to employee well-being. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils in the vibrant community of King's Lynn.
