SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£13.80 - £15/ hr dependant on experience
Job type:Contract
Town/City:King's Lynn
County:Norfolk
Role:Support Staff
Job ref:320
Post Date:14.05.25
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About the Role

Job Title – Teaching Assistant, King's Lynn, Norfolk!


Position Details:

Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Position: Teaching Assistant
Hours: 37 hours per week; Monday – Friday, term time only
Salary: Grade C – £23,278 to £26,417 per annum FTE
Contract: Temp to Permanent


Key Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant:

As a Teaching Assistant in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, you’ll be part of an alternative education provision supporting students with emotional and behavioural challenges. This role demands grit, patience, and unwavering resilience, as you’ll be working intensively in small groups to bring stability and inspiration to pupils who need it most.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Teaching and guiding small groups of students with SEN or behavioural needs.

  • Planning and delivering engaging, creative lessons in a supportive, structured environment.

  • Building strong relationships with pupils, families, and multi-agency professionals.

  • Providing individualised interventions, counselling and emotional regulation strategies.

  • Taking charge of a class during staff absence and delivering focused, consistent support.

  • Working externally on trips and off-site activities to enrich student experience.


Teaching Assistant Skills & Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, who brings:

  • Resilience, dependability, and a calm, consistent presence.

  • Creativity and passion for student engagement and inclusion.

  • Confidence in managing behavioural issues and implementing SEN strategies.

  • Experience working with vulnerable students or in alternative education settings is preferred.

  • An ability to liaise effectively with parents, carers and external agencies.

  • A collaborative, professional attitude and commitment to safeguarding principles.


What We Offer:

  • Dedicated consultant guiding you throughout the process and beyond.

  • Professional Development: Access to over 20+ CPD FREE courses.

  • Weekly PAYE payments and help to secure top permanent salaries.

  • Join a team with years of expertise in the education sector.

  • We are committed to fairness and inclusivity.


Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities:

Inspire EHC and our partner school near King’s Lynn, Norfolk, are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two independent references.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, Inspire EHC values diversity and inclusion.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship.

If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling journey as a Teaching Assistant, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us inspire and uplift pupils’ lives near King’s Lynn, Norfolk.

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