Teaching Assistant (KS1 SEMH SRB) – 2 posts

Toftwood Infant School, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1LS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP after October half term

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.92 - £14.14 per hour

Teaching Assistant (KS1 SEMH SRB) – 2 posts job summary

Tel: 01362 692612 

Email: infantoffice@toftwoodfederation.co.uk

Website: https://www.toftwoodfederation.co.uk 

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Pedlow

NOR: 550 across the Federation

• Salary – Scale D, £13.92 - £14.14 per hour
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 32.5 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required ASAP after October half term

We are looking for 2 x Teaching Assistants for SEMH SRB as soon as possible after October half term. Initially KS1 but will expand to include KS2. 

Toftwood Infant and Junior School Federation are looking for 2 teaching assistants for our brand new SEMH SRB. The unit is initially opening in January 2027 for KS1 and will then expand to KS2 around September 27. There will be essential training so the posts will start as soon as possible after October half term to ensure the training programme is completed before children arrive. . 

We are looking for highly qualified, skilled and motivated teaching assistants who enjoy working as part of a team to join us to ensure the best possible care and education for our children. A commitment to children with SEMH needs is essential, as well as an understanding of their needs and how to support them effectively. 

The successful candidates must:

• Have experience and understanding of children with SEMH needs and supporting those with trauma. 
• Be able to maintain a clam manner at all times, focussing on supporting the behavioural challenges of children so they can feel welcomed and valued in order to succeed. 
• Have experience of supporting children to become successful and independent learners in a school environment and have a good understanding of how children learn
• Have experience of working with children or learners with SEMH needs. 
• Be a dedicated practitioner, who is committed to ensuring all children are engaged in their learning, make progress and achieve well
• A commitment to all children, regardless of need or ability
• The ability to support children with a range of SEN and medical needs as required 
• Be inspirational in their work, with excellent communication skills, excellent relationships with children and the ability to engage and support all learners
• Have excellent organisational skills, in the classroom and with their own work, including being able to work to deadlines effectively
• Be able to work as part of a team 
• An understanding of the Primary curriculum

We can offer the successful candidate 

• A commitment to providing high quality training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career
• A highly skilled staff across the Federation who can support in all areas professional development 
• Children that are eager to learn and rise to challenges presented to them

You would be employed under a federation contract, meaning you will work in the Federation as required. 

We will require two work based references, including references from positions where you have worked with children (if you have held such a position). Without these we cannot proceed with an application. 

Visits are most welcome, please come and see us. You can also email questions directly to the Headteacher - head@toftwoodfederation.co.uk

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to –infantoffice@toftwoodfederation.co.uk

We reserve the right to close applications early for the right candidate. 

Closing date:    12 October 2026, 12noon

Interview date:   To be confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

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.

his post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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 Toftwood Infant School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Toftwood Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/toftwood-infant-school

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