Teaching Assistant – EYFS or SEND Specialist Room

Lakenham Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HL

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale D (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE, £13.26-£13.47 per hour)

Teaching Assistant – EYFS or SEND Specialist Room job summary

Email: office@lakenhamprimary.org.uk  

Web: https://www.lakenhamprimaryschool.co.uk/  

 

• Salay: Scale D, (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE, £13.26-£13.47 per hour) 
• Temporary for 1 year – option to extend for the right candidate 
• Full-time or part-time (up to 32.5 hours per week)  
• Term Time + 1 week 

 

Lakenham Primary and Nursery School is excited to invite applications for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Outstanding (Ofsted) provision. As our Early Years setting continues to grow in popularity, we are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting young children and committed to making a positive difference. 

This role may be based within EYFS or within our SEND Specialist Room, supporting autistic, predominantly nonverbal children. We welcome applicants with confidence and experience in either setting. 

What We’re Looking For 

We are seeking a warm, professional, and adaptable individual who: 

• Communicates effectively with both children and adults 
• Brings a caring, childcentred approach 
• Is reliable, wellorganised, and demonstrates excellent timekeeping 
• Has a positive attitude and a good sense of humour 
• Holds strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C or equivalent) 
• Is a graduate or an experienced Teaching Assistant (preferred) 
• Understands the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum 
• Can support children’s progress through highquality interactions and a nurturing presence 
• Has experience working within continuous provision (highly desirable) 

About Us 

Lakenham Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, welcoming school within easy reach of central Norwich. Our team is committed, supportive, and enthusiastic. We embrace a strong ‘cando culture’, where staff and pupils work together to overcome challenges and celebrate every success. 

We genuinely do laugh every day — and we want someone who will enjoy being part of our community. 

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Mrs Cassandra Williams, Headteacher. We warmly encourage visits to the school.  

How to Apply 

To apply, please click the orange ‘apply for job’ button to download an application form. 

Completed application forms should be returned via email to office@lakenhamprimary.org.uk  

Please note: we do not accept CVs. 

Closing date: 16 March 2026, 9am 

Interview date: 19 March 2026 

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensuring equality of opportunity. All applicants must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal conviction declaration, which may include information protected under the Exceptions Orders. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

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.

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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 Lakenham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lakenham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lakenham-primary-school

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