Student Support Assistant: Empower Young Learners

Sapientia Education Trust; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Fakenham Academy invites applications for a Student Support Assistant to work with the SEND team during the autumn term 2026. The role focuses on supporting students with special educational needs across the school.

You will follow Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants, collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff, and help pupils access learning, build independence and confidence. Experience with young people or in education is desirable, and commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or in an educational environment is desirable.
• Ability to follow Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants and work with staff.

Responsibilities

• Help students access learning in the classroom and promote independence.
• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND and work with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Experience with young people

Educational environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Fakenham Academy invites applications for a Student Support Assistant to work with the SEND team during the autumn term 2026. The role focuses on supporting students with special educational needs across the school.

You will follow Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants, collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff, and help pupils access learning, build independence and confidence. Experience with young people or in education is desirable, and commitment to safeguarding is essential.