At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils' learning and development, especially those with special educational needs.
- Company: Join Stradbroke Primary Academy, a Good-rated school in the heart of Gorleston.
- Benefits: Generous leave, health plan, pension scheme, and discounts on shopping and gym memberships.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on professional growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives and help them thrive academically.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, good literacy and numeracy skills, and ability to support diverse learning needs.
The predicted salary is between 20220 - 20537 £ per year.
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £20,220 to £20,537 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£24,796 - £25,185 full time/full year equivalent)
Part Time: 34.5 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: September 2026
Stradbroke Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Classroom Assistant to join our team, supporting pupils’ learning and development. You will support SEN pupils who are struggling to access mainstream curriculum and support 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 assisting 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 breathes 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 and RWI 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.
- 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.
About Us
Stradbroke Primary Academy is recognised as a consistently Good school by Ofsted and is at the heart of the Gorleston community, serving a diverse spectrum of pupils. The school’s mission is clear: to provide children with the highest standard of education, ensuring they leave as well-rounded, independent learners ready to thrive at secondary school. Stradbroke Primary Academy supports pupils in setting high expectations for their future and developing an aspirational approach to learning that leads to academic success.
Stradbroke Primary Academy opened in December 2014 following the conversion of Stradbroke Primary School. Its first Ofsted inspection in September 2017 rated it Outstanding for personal development, behaviour and welfare, and early years provision, with a Good rating overall. In 2023, the school maintained its Good rating. Inspectors noted: "Leaders have high expectations of pupils. There are clear routines around the school, and pupils follow these. The expectations ensure that the school is a calm place, where pupils can generally learn well. Teachers encourage the children to work hard. Teachers and pupils have very positive relationships. Pupils trust adults to keep them safe and help them to learn."
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, a multi-academy trust.
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.
Classroom Assistant in Gorleston-on-Sea employer: Inspiration Trust
At Stradbroke Primary Academy, part of the Inspiration Trust, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where every team member can thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development, generous benefits including access to a health plan and pension scheme, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of our pupils, we offer an enriching experience for those passionate about education. Join us in our mission to provide excellence in education and help shape the future of our diverse community.
