Teaching Assistant - SEND

Ormesby Village Infant School, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3RY

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.47 - £13.68 per hour

Teaching Assistant - SEND job summary

Part of the Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation

Tel: 01493 730298

Email: office@ormesbyinfant.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: www.ormesbyjunior.norfolk.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Bradley Young

NOR: 86   Age range:  4-7 years

• Salary – Scale D6-D7, £13.47-£13.68 per hour
• Temporary/Fixed-Term until end of the 31 March 2027 (may be extended depending on SEND funding) 
• Part Time
• 26.25 hours per week
• Term-time +1 Week
• Required for September 2026

Are you ready to be part of something special?

The Governors of Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to support our amazing children. The successful candidate will be required to support on a one-to-one basis with a child with highly complex additional needs and whole class basis within the EYFS and Key Stage One phase. We are keen to get the best possible candidate and can offer the successful applicant the opportunity to join a fantastic and supportive team. 

Ormesby Village Infant School is a thriving school in the village of Ormesby St. Margaret. The school was judged to be GOOD by OFSTED on our most recent Section 8 inspection and we were recognised for being a school which pupils love attending and one where they enjoy learning. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve in their learning and development. Ormesby St. Margaret village is ideally placed and can be accessed easily from Norwich, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth.

This post is suitable for an experienced Teaching Assistant and it is essential that the candidate has a solid working knowledge/experience of current curriculum expectations in EYFS and Key Stage One.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding teaching assistant who:

• Has a passion for teaching with experience of EYFS and Key Stage One.
• Wants to make a difference in a school with a strong vision and ethos.
• Has a track record of the exceptional attendance required when supporting children with highly complex needs. 
• Understands how young children, especially those with SEND, think, learn and develop.
• Understands and displays the principles of a nurturing school.
• Can demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration.
• Can inspire and motivate children, families and colleagues,
• Is an excellent role model in the school community.
• Is able to operate effectively on their own initiative.
• Has previously worked with children with highly complex needs and has the strength of character and professional commitment to support them.

You can expect 

• To be welcomed and supported by staff, governors, children and families.
• The support and opportunity to try new ideas and be inventive.
• To work closely with experienced teachers and highly skilled support staff.
• To receive appropriate support and opportunities for training.
• To work in an environment that makes you smile every day.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school and take a look for themselves at what we can offer. Please ring the school office to speak to either the school secretary or Headteacher. Further information can be found on our school website. 

How to apply

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

Completed forms should be returned to – office@ormesbyinfant.norfolk.sch.uk 

All applicants must use this application form.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date:  8 May 2026, 9am

Interview date: TBC

At Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation, we take the safeguarding of our pupils extremely seriously and the appointment will only be confirmed on receipt of suitable references and a successful DBS check.

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.

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 Ormesby Village Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormesby Village Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormesby-village-infant-school

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