L2 SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,906 to £23,621 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Attleborough, Norfolk |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 185934 |
Summary
L2 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ
Actual annual salary: £22,906 - £23,621 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm, 5pm on Thursday with the extra half hour taken off on another day)
Start date: As soon as possible
Join our partner school in Quidenham, Norwich, as a Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting children aged 6 to 11 with communication and interaction difficulties, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, autism, or anxiety-related barriers to learning. You'll work alongside the class teacher and therapy teams to create a nurturing, enabling environment where every child can thrive both socially and academically.
With small classes (typically 7 children) and at least 3 staff members per class, you'll have the time and support to focus on each learner's individual needs. A full on-site clinical team is available to provide professional guidance and ensure a holistic approach to every child's development.
Key Responsibilities:
Build caring, supportive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn
Promote independence, personal development, and high standards of behaviour
Support high-quality, differentiated teaching to help pupils reach their full potential
Assist with daily routines, transitions, and positive behaviour management
Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team to meet the needs of each pupil
Support the Class Teacher with the day-to-day running of the class
Adapt to changing needs and contribute to the smooth running of the school
Requirements:
Previous experience working with children in an SEN or mainstream setting
Ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy and consistency
Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
Benefits of working at our partner school:
Supportive, close-knit team atmosphere - staff often describe it as "one big family"
Fully funded qualifications and career development opportunities, including a wide range of training programmes
Complimentary hot lunches, teas, and coffees when on-site
Free on-site parking to make your commute easier
Access to Perkbox for high-street discounts, cycle-to-work, car lease schemes, and help reducing everyday costs
UK Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy costs for you and optionally your partner or children
Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support
Generous pension and life-assurance provisions
Family-friendly perks, including free family swim access
Bike-to-work scheme to improve your health and save on transport costs
About our partner school:
Our partner school provides a safe, structured, and inspiring learning environment for children with a range of needs. Through small class sizes, specialist support, and personalised learning, we help each child build confidence, develop life skills, and make meaningful progress.
Commitment to equality and safeguarding:
Inspire EHC and our Partner Schools take the safety and wellbeing of children as our highest priority. All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role at present.
Location: Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ
Actual annual salary: £22,906 - £23,621 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm, 5pm on Thursday with the extra half hour taken off on another day)
Start date: As soon as possible
Join our partner school in Quidenham, Norwich, as a Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting children aged 6 to 11 with communication and interaction difficulties, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, autism, or anxiety-related barriers to learning. You'll work alongside the class teacher and therapy teams to create a nurturing, enabling environment where every child can thrive both socially and academically.
With small classes (typically 7 children) and at least 3 staff members per class, you'll have the time and support to focus on each learner's individual needs. A full on-site clinical team is available to provide professional guidance and ensure a holistic approach to every child's development.
Key Responsibilities:
Build caring, supportive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn
Promote independence, personal development, and high standards of behaviour
Support high-quality, differentiated teaching to help pupils reach their full potential
Assist with daily routines, transitions, and positive behaviour management
Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team to meet the needs of each pupil
Support the Class Teacher with the day-to-day running of the class
Adapt to changing needs and contribute to the smooth running of the school
Requirements:
Previous experience working with children in an SEN or mainstream setting
Ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy and consistency
Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
Benefits of working at our partner school:
Supportive, close-knit team atmosphere - staff often describe it as "one big family"
Fully funded qualifications and career development opportunities, including a wide range of training programmes
Complimentary hot lunches, teas, and coffees when on-site
Free on-site parking to make your commute easier
Access to Perkbox for high-street discounts, cycle-to-work, car lease schemes, and help reducing everyday costs
UK Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy costs for you and optionally your partner or children
Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support
Generous pension and life-assurance provisions
Family-friendly perks, including free family swim access
Bike-to-work scheme to improve your health and save on transport costs
About our partner school:
Our partner school provides a safe, structured, and inspiring learning environment for children with a range of needs. Through small class sizes, specialist support, and personalised learning, we help each child build confidence, develop life skills, and make meaningful progress.
Commitment to equality and safeguarding:
Inspire EHC and our Partner Schools take the safety and wellbeing of children as our highest priority. All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role at present.