Special Teaching Assistant

Duke of Lancaster School, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 31.25* hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - 3 months
• Actual salary: Actual Salary: £18,658 - £19,253 per annum (Based on hours/weeks above)
• Additional allowances:

  £150 Joining Bonus**

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Duke of Lancaster, Fakenham
• 31.25* hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Initial 3-month Fixed Term Contract
• Salary: £26,017 - £26,847 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £18,658 - £19,253 per annum (Based on hours/weeks above)
• £150 Joining Bonus**

* Part-time hours considered. Please detail your preference within your application.

Join Duke of Lancaster School and play a vital role in supporting children and young people with communication and interaction needs to thrive both academically and personally.

Working closely with teachers and the wider school team, you'll support learning in the classroom, help students develop confidence, independence and social skills, and contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive environment. You'll provide tailored support to meet individual needs, monitor progress, assist with learning activities, and help students navigate both structured lessons and less structured parts of the school day.

We're looking for caring, patient and proactive individuals with experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND setting. Strong communication skills, a commitment to inclusive education, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed are essential.

This opportunity is offered as an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for permanent positions for candidates who demonstrate a strong impact and commitment.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Duke of Lancaster School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 5 to 16
• Size: 107 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Duke of Lancaster School website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/duke-of-lancaster-school

Arranging a visit to Duke of Lancaster School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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