At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with personal care and learning activities in a collaborative school environment.
- Company: Join Wayland Academy, a high-performing school dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, health plans, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community focused on transforming education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, knowledge of SEND, and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 19652 - 19964 £ per year.
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £19,652 to £19,964 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent)
Part Time: 32.5 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: September 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with personal care to join our committed and hardworking team at Wayland Academy, supporting our pupils to achieve their full potential. This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative community who are dedicated to ensuring pupils develop the knowledge and character needed to lead great lives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with special education needs and Disabilities (SEND) or EAL (English as an Additional Language).
- To enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
- To provide personal care where required which may involve assistance with continence requirements; health and medication requirements; manual handling; handling personal possessions.
- To promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour.
- To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times as required.
- To prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use, including supporting the use of ICT learning activities and developing pupils’ competence in its use.
- To support pupils during routine tests and external examinations as required.
About You
- You will be an enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner with experience of working in a school setting.
- You will be motivated to enable access to learning for pupils, including specialised support for those with special education needs, and be responsible for supporting effective pastoral care to support pupils' social and emotional progress as well as their learning.
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
- Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.
- Basic understanding of child development and learning.
- Ability to evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
- Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
- First aid training.
Why Join Inspiration Trust
- 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
Wayland Academy is an oversubscribed, high‑performing secondary school at the heart of Norfolk, known for its positive atmosphere and low staff turnover. In 2025, 64% of students achieved grades 9‑5 in English and Mathematics, and the school achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.61 in 2024. At Wayland Academy, staff believe that every student is entitled to the highest‑quality education, unlocking their potential for excellent grades and a future of their choice. Our curriculum vision reflects the Academy’s role in the community, promotes understanding and enrichment, and prioritises students’ reading, vocabulary, and fluency in both spoken and written language. 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 giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people. The Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding. 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.
Teaching Assistant (Personal Care) in Watton employer: Inspiration Trust
At Wayland Academy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment. Our commitment to professional development ensures that all staff have access to personalised training programmes and a structured induction, while our generous benefits package, including health plans and pension contributions, reflects our dedication to employee well-being. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students within a high-performing school community in the heart of Norfolk.
