Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a committed and hardworking team at a new Specialist Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) Independent School in Thetford, Norfolk.
This unique and forward-thinking school works from an evidence-based, nurturing foundation, offering a holistic approach to meet the needs of vulnerable children and young people with SEMH and additional needs.
Responsibilities:
1. Work alongside class teachers to raise pupil learning and attainment.
2. Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
3. Provide one-to-one and group support to help pupils access the curriculum, engage in learning, and achieve success.
4. Cover lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
5. Uphold the professional standards set out in the Staff Code of Conduct.
Requirements:
6. Is passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
7. Has experience in an educational setting.
8. Demonstrates patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
9. Is an excellent communicator and a team player.
10. Is committed to fostering an inclusive, positive learning environment.
11. Is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and its pupils.
Benefits:
12. A welcoming, supportive, and hardworking staff and senior leadership team.
13. Continuing professional development (CPD) and career development opportunities.
14. The chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking educational environment.
What Grade A Can Offer You:
15. Flexibility
16. £100 refer a friend scheme
17. Specialist Advice and Guidance
18. Free Training events
19. Temp to Perm positions
20. Roles to suit your requirements
21. Work with lots of local schools
*Grade A Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check (DBS). Please keep in mind that we cannot supply sponsorships for candidates.
*Please not: This role does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have Right To Work in the UK.