SEN Teaching Assistant

Blenheim Park Academy, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7PX

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  30 April 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: £13.47 - £13.58 per hour

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

Part of the Ad Mediora Academy Trust 

Tel: 01485 528368 

Email: office@blenheimpark.norfolk.sch.uk 

• Salary - Scale D, 13:47 - £13.68 per hour 
• Fixed term until 31 March 2027 
• Part Time 
• 27.5 hours per week 
• Term Time plus 1 week 
• Required for 1 June 2026 

We have an outstanding and ambitious vision - do you? 

The Directors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, who shares our vision of outstanding outcomes and progress for all pupils within a caring and supportive environment. Our Trust was formed in 2016 and has a strong commitment and vision to grow. We currently comprise of Greenpark Academy, Blenheim Park Academy and Reffley Academy. 

We are looking for someone who:  

• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour 
• Is creative in enriching the curriculum, making the children’s learning fun and engaging 
• Is committed to building strong relationships with parents and the community 
• Is confident working with a team to ensure collaborative working 
• Has a warm personality and a good sense of humour. 

In return we offer you: 

• Children who are encouraged to achieve their full potential in all areas of the academy life 
• Children with excellent behaviour (Ofsted inspection – Good) 
• Teachers who strive to ensure the progress and achievement of every pupil 
• A highly capable and dedicated senior leadership team 
• Forward thinking and proactive directors whose aim is to be at the forefront of academy status 
• A strong supportive team across 3 academies who work collaboratively, openly and at a pace to help all staff to do the best possible for all pupils 

Please contact Blenheim Park Academy on 01485 528368 if you require further information or email - office@blenheimpark.norfolk.sch.uk 

How to apply 

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. 

To download a copy of our application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

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

Closing date:   13 May 2026 

Interview date:  21 May 2026 

The Ad Meliora Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. 

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 Blenheim Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 68 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blenheim Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blenheim-park-academy

Our vision for Blenheim Park Academy is to create a successful school that works together to ensure our children develop life- long learning skills. This is supported through a broad and balanced curriculum that stimulates, inspires, challenges and nurtures each child’s developmental needs.

Our Aims are:
To promote the enjoyment of learning through an exciting curriculum.
To provide opportunities to discover and develop their artistic and creative talents.
To provide opportunities to spark children’s curiosity and confidence to be able to achieve their goals and aspirations.
To foster an attitude of care, respect and co-operation to create global citizens who contribute positively to communities.
To create a safe and supportive environment to encourage resilience and reflectiveness.

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