Teaching Assistant (Achievement and Progress Support Assistant) in King's Lynn

Springwood High School are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant (APSA), to join their friendly team.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Scale C Point 4 £13.05/hour approx. £16,757/annum (FTE £25,185 based on a 37 hour week – please note salary will be pro rata)

Hours: 28.75 hours/week - 39 weeks (term time plus one)

Temporary Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2026

Closing Date for Applications: 12th February 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 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.

• Personal and Professional Conduct: Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school as a professional member of staff. Demonstrating positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community.
• Safeguarding: Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice. Upholding values consistent with those required from teachers by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity.
• Knowledge and Understanding: Acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience required for the teaching assistant role, with support from the school employer. Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils and adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs. Reflect on practice, liaise with school leaders and access relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness. Demonstrate subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role and apply this to support teachers and pupils.
• Teaching and Learning: Demonstrate proper regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school; develop and sustain good relationships with the school community; safeguard pupils’ wellbeing; respect individual differences and cultural diversity.
• Working with Others: Adopt relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Promote inclusion by encouraging participation in learning and extracurricular activities. Use effective behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures. Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate.

• Acquire appropriate skills, qualifications and/or experience with support from the school.
• Ability to adapt and deliver support to meet individual pupil needs.

The duties listed provide a summary of the main aspects of the role; this is not exhaustive and may include other tasks as deemed appropriate. Flexibility of hours and a flexible attitude to assist others in the team may be necessary due to school workload patterns.