We wish to appoint 2 outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistants (see separate advert) and a Classroom Assistant to be part of our SHIP provision. A SHIP is a specialist provision within a mainstream school that enables children with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities to have access to individualised and small group support whilst also benefiting from inclusive practice within the mainstream setting. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team setting up a new provision for SEND children. We have a fantastic new purpose-built SHIP building and we are excited that it will be ready to use in the summer term.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children with special needs
A positive and warm manner
A child-centered approach
A passion for helping children of all abilities to reach their full potential
Experience of working with a range of primary aged children, including early years and KS1
An understanding of how to support children with a range of individual needs and barriers to learning.
A strong sense of teamwork
A good sense of humour

We can offer you:

A supportive, warm and friendly staff team
A chance to be part of something new, at the beginning of its journey.
Extensive professional development opportunities

This is an opportunity to be part of a fantastic team who are really making a difference: BBC article - Sprowston Junior Ship

For further details or to arrange to visit the school please contact Mrs Liz Tokeley by email - officemanager@sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

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

Completed applications should be returned to -officemanager@sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk.

Please state clearly which post you are applying for.

Closing date: 20 May 2026

Interview date: w/c 1 June 2026

Our school is strongly committed to the safeguarding of children and equality of opportunity. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS checks. 

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. Successful candidates for interview will have an internet search completed about them, as required in Keeping Children Safe in Education. 

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