Teaching Assistant – SEND Specialist Room (Sunflowers) 

Lakenham Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  21 August 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 Specialist Room (Sunflowers)  job summary

Email:  head@lakenhamprimary.org.uk

 

• Salary – Scale D, £13.47-£13.68 per hour
• Temporary for 1 year with the option to extend for the right candidate
• Part time
• Up to 32.5 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for September 2026 

 

Lakenham Primary and Nursery School is excited to invite applications for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our SEND Specialist Room, supporting autistic, and currently predominantly non‑verbal children. We welcome applicants with confidence and experience in an SEND or EYFs setting. 

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

• Communicates effectively with both children and adults 
• Brings a caring, child‑centred approach 
• Is reliable, well‑organised, 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 and can apply this to ensure that the children within Sunflowers have access to the foundational skills that they require to progress at their level 
• Can support children’s progress through high‑quality interactions and a nurturing presence 
• Has experience working with children with special needs 

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 ‘can‑do 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 download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – head@lakenhamprimary.org.uk

Please note: we do not accept CVs. 

 

Closing date:  4 September 2026, 9am

Interview date:  9 September 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. 

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 Lakenham Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lakenham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lakenham-primary-school

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