Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – SEN & Specialist Education

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Hourly rate: £14.30 - £15.50 per hour
(Paid weekly, in arrears)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Working pattern:

• Monday: 8.30am – 3.30pm

• Tuesday: 8.45am – 4.30pm

• Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8.45am – 3.30pm

Weeks worked: Term time  (38 weeks per year)
Contract: Temp to Perm

Teaching Assistant job in Great Yarmouth – make a real difference

We are proud to be supporting a welcoming and inclusive specialist education setting in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, currently expanding as part of a long‑term growth plan. They are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants who want to build a rewarding career supporting children and young people with additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone searching for a Teaching Assistant job in Great Yarmouth, particularly those interested in SEN and specialist education roles in Norfolk.

About the role

The setting supports pupils from primary through to secondary age, and applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred age range. Flexibility across key stages is welcomed and supported, offering valuable experience and progression opportunities within specialist education.

There are also optional additional hours available within a residential care provision for those wishing to enhance their skills and earnings.

About the setting

This is a residential specialist school for boys aged 7–16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils have experienced disrupted education and benefit from consistent, caring and nurturing support.

Staff work together with compassion and high expectations to ensure pupils leave with positive academic outcomes, improved confidence, and the social and emotional skills needed for adulthood.

Who we’re looking for

This role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people with SEN

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient

• Reliable, committed and a strong team player

• Warm, approachable and able to build positive relationships

Applicants with interests or hobbies that could enhance enrichment activities (such as sport, arts, music or outdoor learning) are especially welcome.

A strong staff wellbeing and professional development programme is in place, making this a fantastic Teaching Assistant opportunity in Norfolk for both experienced practitioners and those looking to grow within specialist education.

Key details

• 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days

• Pay weekly, in arrears

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English is essential

• Willingness to undertake further training as required

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

This role involves working with children and young people and is subject to robust safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

The school and Inspire EHC are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and applicants are expected to share this commitment.