Classroom Assistant – KS1 SEN 1:1

Tel: 01493 369283

Email: office@fleggburgh.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.fleggburghprimary.org.uk

Executive Head Teacher: Hayley Sonnex

• Salary: Scale C £13.70 per hour
• Temporary until 25 March 2027 (linked to named SEN pupil)
• Part Time
• 27.5 hours per week
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required ASAP

We wish to appoint an SEN 1:1 Classroom Assistant to join our successful school supporting a child with special educational needs in KS1. Our school is a child centred and family friendly school where children feel safe and happy and where everyone shares a love of learning. You will be supported by a small, dedicated staff team who aim for the highest standards and offered on-going professional development opportunities.

This would suit someone looking to move into a primary school setting.

We are looking for someone who will;

• Ensure they know the needs of all our children and provide support to meet individual needs
• Invest in and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual in our school community
• Foster and understand that knowledge, wisdom and skills are achieved through hard work and perseverance
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion and forgiveness so that we all have the courage to take risks and learn from our mistakes
• Grow global citizens who value others and cherish themselves
• Have the ability and experience to confidently and competently manage challenging behaviour
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour
• Have excellent communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Enjoy being part of a small, child centred team who achieve high standards in an ethos based on its Christian core values

We can offer you;

• Enthusiastic children who are happy and eager to learn
• A supportive, purposeful, friendly and cohesive staff team
• Supportive parents and carers
• On-going professional development opportunities
• A motivating workplace which has high expectations of its staff whilst protecting their well being

Working hours are 8:45 – 15:15 Monday-Friday.

Visits are most welcome by appointment.

How to apply:

A job description/person specification is available from 'Attachments'.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Alternatively, these are available from the school office.

Completed applications should be returned via email to office@fleggburgh.norfolk.sch.uk or by post to the school address.

We will only consider applications which are completed in full.

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date if we receive a suitable application.

Closing date: 06 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview date: TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS and reference vetting checks

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. 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. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.