SRB Teaching Assistant

Bluebell Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7DS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Scale E9 - E11 £27,274 - £29,071 per annum pro-rata Actual Salary £20,514 - £21,866 gross per annum

SRB Teaching Assistant job summary

SRB Teaching Assistant

Scale E9 - E11 £27,274 - £29,071 per annum pro-rata

Actual Salary £20,514 - £21,866 gross per annum

32.5 hours per week 8.30am - 3.30pm

Term time plus one week

Permanent

We have a ten place SRB unit, for pupils on the autistic spectrum. Our goal is to support them to be able to take part in mainstream classes as much as possible.

We need a passionate and determined Teaching Assistant to work with our wonderful pupils in our Autism SRB.

You will:

• Be a kind, caring person, who knows that children learn best in an inclusive environment.

• Have experience in working with children with different learning needs, particularly experience of working with children on the autistic spectrum, ADHD and social and emotional challenges.

• Be flexible and adaptable.

• Have experience of how to use creative and innovative strategies to engage children in school life and learning.

• Have patience and resilience when dealing with children who demonstrate challenging behaviours.

• Have excellent communication skills.

• Be able to work individually and as part of a team.

In return we offer a vibrant school community and a supportive team. As part of the Broad Horizons Education Trust, we are also committed to your professional development.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

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Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 0900am

Interviews: Friday, 6 November 2026

Please call 01603 452196 to have a conversation with the headteacher or arrange a visit to the school after 3:30pm.

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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 Bluebell Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bluebell Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bluebell-primary-school-norwich

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