Pupil Specific 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant (with BSL)

South Wootton Infant School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3LJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale D or E, £13.47 – £14.59 per hour (pro rata, dependent on experience)

Pupil Specific 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant (with BSL) job summary

Part of the South Wootton Federation 

Tel: 01553 671552 

Email: office@southwootton-inf@norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: www.southwoottonfederation.norfolk.sch.uk 

 

Executive Headteacher: Georgie Earl 

Head of School: Becky Burt 

Number on Roll: 180 

Age Range: 4-7 

 

• Salary: Scale D or E,  £13.47 – £14.59 per hour (pro rata, dependent on experience) 
• Fixed-term contract until 31.08.29, due to this position being a pupil specific role. 
• 30 hours per week 
• Term time + 1 week 

About the School 

South Wootton Infant School is a Local Authority maintained school situated on the outskirts of King’s Lynn. We are a two-form entry infant school with approximately 180 pupils on roll. Most children continue their education at South Wootton Junior School, with whom we are federated. 

Through our child-centred, inclusive approach, we provide a rich and varied curriculum that meets the needs of every child. 

The Role 

We are seeking a Pupil Specific Teaching Assistant with British Sign Language (BSL) skills to support a hearing-impaired child starting with us in September 2026. 

The child has bilateral severe hearing loss requiring consistent, specialist support to fully access learning, communication, and social interaction within the classroom.   

The successful candidate will: 

• Work closely with the child in class to support access to learning 
• Support the use and monitoring of hearing technology 
• Provide sign-supported communication (BSL/SSE) to reinforce understanding and language development 
• Help adapt teaching and communication when auditory access is reduced or inconsistent 
• Build strong, trusting relationships with the pupils, acting as a positive role model 
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social interaction with peers, whilst supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. 
• Work collaboratively with other teaching staff and external professionals as an integral part of the class team. 

 

We Are Looking For Someone Who: 

• Holds a Level 3 BSL qualification or is willing to work towards it 
• Has experience in supporting children with SEN and specifically hearing impairment, particularly at EYFS and KS1 
• Is flexible, responsive, and proactive 
• Is energetic, organised, and professional, with a caring attitude and a good sense of humour 
• Is committed to inclusive practice and helping every child thrive 

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experience, including those who are developing their BSL skills and are committed to further training and professional development. 

 

We Can Offer: 

• A supportive, welcoming team and wonderful children 
• Strong leadership and a commitment to staff development 
• Opportunities for training  
• A school ethos focused on inclusion and the whole child 
• The opportunity to work closely with specialist services 

 

Please contact the school to arrange an informal chat and tour. 

How to apply 

A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’. 

To download an application form, please click the ‘Apply for job’ button. 

Completed application forms should be returned via email to office@southwootton-inf.norfolk.sch.uk 

 

Closing Date: 10 July 2026, Midday 

Interview date: TBC 

 

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 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. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. 

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 South Wootton Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 162 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Wootton Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-wootton-infant-school

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