SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary Job Fakenham Norfolk

Job start date: 01/11/2026 | Pay: £93 - £98 Per DAY  | School type: Secondary School

New opening! SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary – Fakenham

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and helping them succeed both academically and personally? 4myschools are recruiting dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to work within secondary schools across Fakenham and the surrounding areas from November 2026. We have a variety of daily supply, short-term and long-term placements available, offering flexibility for those seeking varied school experiences alongside opportunities for more consistent and rewarding roles. As an SEN Teaching Assistant within a secondary setting, you will support students aged 11-16 and 11-18 with a range of additional needs, helping them access the curriculum, engage positively in school life and develop the skills and confidence needed to achieve their potential. You may support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties and other barriers to learning. Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, pastoral teams and safeguarding leads, you will provide both academic and emotional support throughout the school day. Your role may involve delivering one-to-one support within lessons, assisting small intervention groups, helping students understand and complete classwork, adapting learning resources and promoting independence. You will play a key role in encouraging participation, boosting self-esteem and helping students develop effective learning strategies across a range of subjects. A significant part of the position involves providing pastoral support to young people who may face social, emotional or behavioural challenges. You will help students manage their emotions, build positive relationships, develop resilience and maintain engagement with learning. This may include supporting students during less structured parts of the day, assisting with transition between lessons, helping to de-escalate situations when required, implementing behaviour support plans and acting as a trusted adult who can provide guidance and reassurance. Building strong professional relationships and creating a safe, supportive environment will be central to the success of the role. In long-term placements, you may become involved in monitoring student progress, contributing to support strategies, attending review meetings and working alongside external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need. Every day presents new opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who require additional encouragement and support to thrive within education. Working hours are typically 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

• Contract duration: Temporary (Short Term), Temporary (Long Term), Temp-to-Perm, Temporary (Short Term), Temporary (Long Term), Temp-to-Perm
• Contract type: PART_TIME, FULL_TIME – Hours: 08:30-3.:30
• Age groups: Secondary School

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic  and confident working with pupils in a Secondary School setting.

The successful applicant will be someone who can build positive relationships, adapt to different classroom environments, and support pupils with a range of learning needs.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary school, SEND, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching or support capacity. Experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs or other additional learning needs would be highly beneficial. You will be patient, empathetic, adaptable and confident in building positive relationships with young people from a variety of backgrounds. Applicants must hold a minimum of Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English and Maths and possess excellent communication and behaviour management skills. The ability to remain calm under pressure, respond effectively to challenging situations and support students with professionalism and consistency is essential. Due to the location of schools across Fakenham and the surrounding areas, access to reliable transport is highly desirable. Candidates must be available from November 2026 and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What 4myschools offers you

Starting in september 4myschools is an approved supplier on the GCA supply framework, which is being implemented by the Department Of Education from September 2026.

This is a great reason to register with 4myschools! It will create lots of new opportunities for our supply staff, as many schools are required to move away from non-GCA-approved agencies (of which there are many).

• Competitive rates & weekly pay for temp roles.
• Quick & easy application.
• No umbrella company, we pay you fairly & responsibly.
• We never hold back your holiday pay!
• Our experienced consultants listen to your needs.
• Access to CPD & training opportunities.

What you need to start

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – we can help you apply. 
Right to work in the UK. 
Relevant experience or qualifications in education or childcare (desirable). 
Dedication to safeguarding children. 
 
 
 
 
 

More about 4myschools

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4myschools is part of the GCA supply framework which is being enforced by the Department Of Education from September 2026. This means schools must use supply staff from GCA-approved agencies such as 4myschools. This is a great reason to apply to work with 4myschools create lots of new opportunities for supply staff that work with 4myschools agencies.

Not sure? Feel free to contact us if you have questions!

Apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary role in Fakenham using the application form below! Or email us at info@4myschools.org