Teaching Assistant (SEND)

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Email: [email removed] 

Website: http://cattongrove.norfolk.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Mrs C Lorne 

• Salary: Scale C £13.70 per hour
• Temporary until 21 July 2027 
• Part Time 
• 30 hours per week 
• Term Time + 1 week 
• Required 02 November 2026 

Catton Grove Primary School is a large three form entry school with low staff turnover, so this is a rare opportunity to join our talented, ambitious, committed and caring team! We see what we do as a vocation not a job and, as such, we work hard and go the extra mile for our pupils when we need to. 

We serve a deprived community with all of the challenges that come with it. We have very high expectations on behalf of our pupils and make no apologies for that. Catton Grove has a long-standing and robust reputation for the support we offer our pupils, staff and families. 

The successful applicant for this post will be supporting children with identified SEND to access learning in a classroom environment. See Job Description/Person Specification documents for further details/requirements. 

We are seeking a candidate with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to communicate and work well with others, along with a willingness to be involved in the wider life of our school. You will be a good role model to all pupils and be patient, calm, confident, consistent, encouraging and motivating! 

We are fortunate to have the best of both worlds as we are the size of a high school but with the feel of a close-knit school family. We are a friendly, committed team who work hard to meet the needs of all children in our school, supporting them to become lifelong learners who believe in themselves and aim high. 

Catton Grove is a strong school community, with enthusiastic and inspirational pupils who are keen to learn. You would be joining a supportive, dedicated team of staff who work hard to enable our pupils and staff to achieve the best they can. 

How to apply: 

A job description and person specification is available to download in ‘Attachments’ 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed applications should be returned via email to [email removed] 

Closing Date: 14 October 2026, 9am      

Interview Date: 19 October 2026  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

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. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.