Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Academy: Norwich Primary Academy

Category: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: Fri, Jun 5, 2026

Job Weeks: 39 Weeks

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Type: Fixed Term , Part Time

Job Reference: MAY20262026

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £15,276 to £16,570 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598 - £31,022 full time/full year equivalent)

Fixed Term: until 31st August 2027

Part Time: 22.5 hours per week over 5 days (Working hours will be between 9am and 2pm from Monday to Friday.)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date: September 2026

This role will be based at Norwich Primary Academy, Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8ED.

Norwich Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and responsible higher level teaching assistant to support our pupils across the school. This role will involve supporting and delivering the provision to small groups of early year SEN pupils who are struggling to access mainstream curriculum with support from a teacher.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working with pupils with complex needs including behaviour, SEND (Special Education Needs), mental health, social and emotional needs, and those for whom English is not their first language to ensure they can thrive in mainstream education.
• Providing support with personal and social development; deliver academic and needs based sessions that help pupils to build the self-esteem, skills, and the aspirations they need to successfully engage with mainstream education.
• Working with pupils in a variety of formats; group work, classroom and one-to-one and covering a whole class when required.
• Planning activities and modifying the curriculum for pupils with specific needs.
• Providing academic and pastoral support for pupils as required.
• Assessing pupil needs.
• Serving as an additional point of contact for parents relating to academic and pastoral issues.
• Supporting the other Designated Safeguarding Leads with aspects of safeguarding and welfare.

About You

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner who is patient and adaptable with strong communication skills. You will support both teachers and pupils effectively by understanding learning needs, managing behaviour, and fostering a positive environment through proactive help and continuous learning. You will also be passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring pupils and keen to contribute to the school’s visions and values.

Essential

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills/GCSE (or equivalent NVQ 2 level) Maths and English
• NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in roles that expect a high level of contact with parents or members of the public and experience liaising with different stakeholders
• Experience of working with vulnerable young people with SEND
• Good ICT skills

Desirable

• Relevant level 3 or 4 qualification
• Qualifications in assessing SEND e.g. CCET or equivalent will be desirable. If you do not have this qualification, it would be useful if you would be willing to achieve this.
• First Aid qualification

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.

Norwich Primary Academy is a Good school dedicated to developing happy, well-rounded young people who are fully prepared for the next steps in their education. Our pupils enjoy their time at school, aim high, and are inspired to be the best they can be. We work closely with our community to ensure every child is safe, supported, and thriving. Children at Norwich Primary Academy follow an aspirational, knowledge-rich curriculum that builds essential subject knowledge and vocabulary, alongside a broad programme of enrichment, trips, and activities designed to develop cultural capital and create memorable learning experiences.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

Next Steps

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Katie O'Connell, PA to Principal (***email_hidden***).

When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 5th June 2026

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 15th June 2026

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.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: MAY20262026.

Recruitment Team

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