Classroom Assistant (pupil specific)

Great Ellingham Primary School, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1HX

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  3 December 2025 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  17 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,029 per annum

Classroom Assistant (pupil specific) job summary

Federation of Great Ellingham Primary School & Rocklands Community Primary School

Tel: 01953 453342

Email: office@greatellingham.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: http://www.greatellingham.norfolk.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs J Dekker

• Salary: £16,029 per annum
• Temporary until 31st August 2026 in the first instance
• Part time
• 27.5 hours per week
• Term time plus one week
• Start Date: 5th January 2026

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals who need personalised support? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1 to 1 Classroom Assistant to join our team at Great Ellingham Primary School supporting an EYFS learner. 

Working hours: 27.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 08:45 – 3:15pm, with 1 hour for lunch

1 to 1 Classroom Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to children, ensuring their comfort, dignity and safety.
• Assist with day-to-day activities, promoting independence and positive behaviour.
• Implement and follow SEN support plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of daily activities and incidents.
• Communicate effectively with children and school staff.
• Assist children with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in working towards their educational goals.
• Address both the emotional and educational needs of children.
• Collaborate closely with class teachers to ensure individualised learning and emotional support.
• Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for all children.

1 to 1 Classroom Assistant Requirements:

• Prior experience working with SEN is advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with school staff, parents, and carers.
• Certificates in supporting teaching and learning are beneficial.
• Availability to work for 27.5 hours per week at the times as detailed above.
• Be committed to the school’s high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care
• Right to work full time in the UK is essential.

We can offer you:

• An inclusive and caring ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and inquisitive children
• Welcoming and supportive staff
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive Governing Body
• A caring school community

 We are very proud that our Ofsted inspection result continued to be GOOD in March 2023 and we always go that extra mile in nurturing our SEN children.

 Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring or email to arrange an appointment: office@greatellingham.norfolk.sch.uk

 How to apply

Job descriptions are available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to - office@greatellingham.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date:  3 December 2025, 12 noon

Interview date: 9 December 2025, AM

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment 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.

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Great Ellingham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 180 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Great Ellingham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-ellingham-primary-school

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