Student Support Assistant

TipTopJob; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fakenham Academy in Fakenham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Student Support Assistant to help students with special educational needs access learning and build independence. The role is permanent, part of term time plus 1 week, working 32.5 hours per week.

You will follow Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants and support learning across the SEN team, collaborating with teachers, SENCO, and peers to promote inclusive education and student success.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above.
• Experience working with children in a school, college, care, health, social care or youth environment.
• Commitment to supporting learners with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out learning activities with the teacher/SENCO and small groups.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Help prepare and maintain an orderly and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Meeting deadlines

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4)

Job description

Location: Fakenham

Salary: A GBP 26,427 : A GBP 26,847 FTE Actual Salary: A GBP 19,966 : A GBP 20,645 pro rata per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term Time Plus 1 week (32.5 hours per week)

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential?

Were looking for a committed and compassionate Student Support Assistant to join the dedicated SEND team at Fakenham Academy during the autumn term 2026.

Previous experience of working with young people, or in an educational environment, is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who are considering a career in education and wish to gain experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants with patience, understanding and a commitment to the success of every child to join our school community.

Fakenham Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. We believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well, we will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Our core standards include high expectations of everyone in our learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in our learning community.

About The Role

As a Student Support Assistant, you will work flexibly with students across the school who have a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. You will help them access learning in the classroom, provide tailored support, and promote independence and confidence.

You will be expected to follow the Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants, which include:

• Upholding personal and professional conduct.
• Developing strong knowledge and understanding of your role.
• Supporting high:quality teaching and learning.
• Working effectively with others across the school community.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Professional Competence

The professional competencies expected of a Student Support Assistant are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others.
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and previous experience required for a Student Support Assistant are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4 in English and Maths GCSE
• Experience of working with children of the relevant age in a school, college, care, health service, social care or youth environment.

JOB SPECIFICATION

General Responsibilities

The Student Support Assistant is responsible to work flexibly with our SENCO to ensure our students with a diverse range of special educational needs, including learning, physical and medical difficulties, enabling them access to the Curriculum.

Specific Responsibilities

A non:exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required

• To plan and carry out learning activities, both with the teacher/SENCO and independently with small groups of students under the teachers guidance, adjusting the activities according to student responses.
• To monitor students responses to learning activities and provide detailed and regular feedback to the teacher on students progress, and to provide feedback to the student under the guidance of the teacher.
• To help prepare and maintain an orderly and supportiv