Classroom Assistant

Inspiration Trust Ltd; Great Yarmouth; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Health plan

Cycle-to-work

Discounts

Free parking

CPD

Induction programme

Job summary

Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Classroom Assistant to support pupils’ learning and development, including one-to-one SEN support and small group work. You will assist with a modified curriculum and work under teachers’ direction.

The role focuses on helping pupils access mainstream learning, with training in SEND/EAL and language interventions. Fixed-term, 19.5 hours/week over 4 days, start Nov 2026, term-time only.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills to support pupil learning.
• Experience of working with or caring for children.
• Experience leading interventions to support learning.
• Ability to use a range of relevant technology.
• Experience supporting children with SEND and behaviour needs.
• Experience supporting children with EAL.
• Experience teaching RWI phonics or SSP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work under the instruction and guidance of teaching/senior staff.
• Undertake care and learning programmes to support individuals or groups, including SEND/EAL.
• Perform assessments and implement speech and language interventions.
• Enable access to learning and assist the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom.

Skills

Good numeracy

Good literacy

SEND experience

EAL experience

Use of technology

First aid training

Job description

Category: Education Support (School Based)

Start Date: November 2026

Closing Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Job Weeks: 39 Weeks

Hours: 19.5 hours per week

Type: Fixed Term, Part Time

Job Reference: SEP20262319

Location: Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery, Dickens Avenue, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3DT

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £11,806 to £11,991 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,614 - £26,016 full time/full year equivalent)

Fixed Term: until 31st August 2027

Part Time: 19.5 hours per week over 4 days (5 hours each day from Monday to Wednesday and 4.5 hours on Thursday) (Start and finish times can be discussed at interview.)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date: November 2026

Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Classroom Assistant to join our team, supporting pupils’ learning and development. The role involves working one-to-one with a specific student with special education needs in addition to small group situations. You will support SEN pupils who are struggling to access mainstream curriculum and supporting the teacher in delivering a modified support curriculum for them.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff.


• Undertaking care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or EAL (English as an Additional Language).


• Performing assessments and implementing speech and language interventions.


• Enabling access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

About You

You will be an inspirational practitioner and committed practitioner who is ready to join an ambitious team that lives and breaths the motto, ‘excellence, every child, every day.’ We’re looking for someone who shares this passion and will actively contribute to our school’s vision and values.

The role involves supporting children in the classroom and small group interventions to support children to make accelerated progress. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team, following the direction of the teachers, as well as working under your own initiative.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.


• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.


• Experience of leading interventions to support learning.


• Ability to use a range of relevant technology.


• Experience of supporting children with high needs SEND and behaviour needs.


• Experience of supporting children with EAL.


• Experience of teaching RWI phonics scheme or systematic synthetic phonics (SSP).


• Experience of delivering NELI interventions.


• First Aid training.

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions


• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *


• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *


• Free parking at most sites


• Personalised CPD and development programmes


• A structured and specific induction programme.

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is an Ofsted Good school located in the heart of Great Yarmouth. Proud to serve a highly diverse community, the school is committed to raising educational standards and supporting children to develop both academically and socially. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is delivered by a passionate team with a strong understanding of pedagogy, with English and Maths at the core of our learning.

In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers a broad and engaging wider curriculum that equips children with the knowledge, skills, and cultural capital to succeed throughout their school career and beyond. This helps foster lifelong passions and enthusiasm, supporting both education and wellbeing. The academy has also established the foundations of a community hub, providing support and opportunities for children from birth to 11 years, as well as for parents, enabling strong relationships with educational professionals.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Great Yarmouth, click here . Great Yarmouth Primary Academy was last inspected by Ofsted in June 2021, with the report rating the school as Good. The report praises the academy, stating that \"pupils at Great Yarmouth Primary Academy are polite, respectful and proud to come to school\" and that \"pupils spoken to feel safe in school\".

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 9th October 2026

Interview date: Friday 16th October 2026

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: SEP20262319 .