Teaching Assistant - SEND C&I Unit
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
24 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 2/3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a committed and vibrant teaching assistant who has a passion for supporting pupils with Speech & Language difficulties. They should be able to support the teacher with specific SLCN provision so that it can be achieved alongside a child-centred EYFS/KS1 curriculum. We require the teaching assistant to hold a level 2 childcare qualification (or equivalent), but level 3 is desired.
We are seeking to appoint a full-time term-time, permanent EYFS/KS1 teaching assistant, from January 2026. Experience of teaching pupils with Speech and language needs is desirable, but not essential. However, the ability to adapt learning and use initiative is essential , as is a good knowledge of SEND provision and the importance of inclusion. Early excellence knowledge would also be beneficial. A keen interest in continuous provision, forest Schools and play based learning is also something we would like to find in the ideal candidate.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the
role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What the school offers its staff
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is a small, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 105 pupils on roll and will be growing to 123 with an exciting expansion in progress. Within the unit the pupils on roll will be 18.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Communication & Interaction unit. The Team within the unit will support children with speech, language and communication needs. The unit is situated on the Elveden school site and is part of the school community. The children within the unit will benefit from an enriched and needs- specific learning environment but will also spend time learning within Elveden’s mainstream setting. This small-scale approach gives our pupils with speech, language and communication needs a real opportunity to thrive and achieve their potential.
All staff at the school and unit benefit from an employee assistance programme, as well as open opportunities to contribute to the school development, high-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression.
Please visit our website for more information and to get a real feel for our school. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment if you want to visit .. However, please be aware that the actual C&I unit build will not be totally completed before the 19th of December and children will not start until January 2026.
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.
Further information about the job
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.
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About Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 101 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elveden Church of England Primary Academy website
- Email address
- finance@elvedenacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01842890258
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is an inclusive, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 105 pupils on roll.
All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme, as well as open opportunities to contribute to the school development, high-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression.
Please visit our website and Facebook page for more information and to get a real feel for our school. We also recommend arranging an informal visit to come and meet the children and our team. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.
Arranging a visit to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@elvedenacademy.co.uk.
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