SEND teaching assistant post supporting a KS1 class at Ludham Primary School and Nursery. The work centres on helping children access learning, build emotional resilience and gain independence, with relationships valued above paperwork. The school is set on a Broads site with extensive outdoor space and Forest School provision, and the post is a three-term temporary role, full time in term time plus one week, with possible permanent conversion from April 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available and the school wants a start as soon as possible.
What the job involves
- Support children with SEND to access learning in a KS1 class
- Support children's emotional development, resilience and independence
- Support behaviour with understanding, consistency and care
- Adapt support in the moment and think on your feet
- Put children's relationships first, then learning, then paperwork
- Build trust with families
- Contribute to the wider school community and school life
- Work as part of the team and communicate openly and professionally with staff
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of working with children
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible, adaptable and quick-thinking
- Emotional intelligence to support behaviour with consistency and care
- Calm, positive and solution-focused on difficult days
- Works well as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references
- Health check
- Completion of childcare disqualification declaration
Other
- A positive, proactive and nurturing approach
- A genuine passion for helping children succeed
- Belief that education changes lives
- Kind but firm approach, with patience and empathy
- Sees the bigger picture and contributes beyond their own classroom
Nice to have
- Experience of working with SEND
- Knowledge or experience of Thrive Approach, ELSA or similar
- Forest School or outdoor learning experience
- Read Write Inc phonics training
- Willingness to undertake further SEND training
What’s offered
- Excellent CPD and training opportunities
- Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
- Outstanding outdoor learning provision
- Warm, inclusive school with a strong moral purpose
- Hardworking, loyal and friendly staff team
- Visits to school before applying
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
