SEND Teaching Assistant
White House Farm, Norwich, NR7 8DN17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 24404 to 25183
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are a growing primary school, established in September 2019, situated on the new White House Farm Estate in Sprowston, Norwich.Our modern school building and exceptional grounds include two playgrounds, a vast games’ field, and outdoor learning classroom creating an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children.White House Farm Primary School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.
At White House Farm, we believe that children should be curious about their learning.Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and flourish. At White House Farm we strongly promote our character through our curriculum, with a focus on our three values: Resilience, Reflection and Respect. Our curriculum and wider curriculum offer provides opportunities for children to develop these characteristics for effective learning and life.
THE POST
White House Farm Primary School is looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our School as soon as possible. This permanent role will support the professional work of teachers as directed.
The successful candidates will:
- Have GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Mathematics, previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment and have Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Be committed to the school’s high standards of teaching, learning and professional development.
- Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality, and a good sense of humour.
- Understand the importance of an inclusive environment and high expectations on pupil behaviour.
- Have a welcoming and friendly approach with a high level of professionalism.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of pupils in adherence with the school procedures while in play areas, the dining hall, classrooms or anywhere on the school site.
What the school offers its staff
Good Local Government Pension Scheme, Health Hero Employee Assistance Programme, Pluxee High Street Benefits package as well as ability to sign up for Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card. Free Onsite Parking
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About White House Farm
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- White House Farm website
- Email address
- HR@setrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01603 578866
At White House Farm Primary School, we believe that it is our obligation to ensure that all children at our school are given the opportunity to flourish – not only to be happy, but to fulfil their potential. At our school, we ensure that all children are known, valued, and supported to do their best in a welcoming and supportive environment, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or ability.
Arranging a visit to White House Farm
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@setrust.co.uk.
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