About this role
Part of the Sapientia Education Trust
Tel: 01953 609012
Email: [email protected]
Salary - £22,511 - £23,648 actual pa (£25,185 - £25,989 FTE) inc an allowance for holiday payPermanentFull Time37.5 hours per weekTerm Time plus 2 weeksRequired as soon as possible
We have an exciting opportunity to join our thriving and growing SEND Department offering variety and flexibility in your working day.
City Academy Norwich is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our expanding SEND Department. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with a wide range of needs and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.
City Academy Norwich is a dynamic and nurturing learning community with high aspirations for all students and staff. As part of the Sapientia Education Trust, we work collaboratively to ensure every child receives an excellent education and is supported to become the best version of themselves.
Vision and Purpose of the Role
Provide adaptive and personalised learning support for students with diverse needs.Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and external professionals.Model the school’s values and high expectations.Contribute to a caring, safe, and ambitious learning environment.Role Overview
Learning Support Assistants play a vital part in delivering high-quality SEND provision across the Academy. Deployment may include:In-class supportSmall-group or 1:1 interventionsWorking within specialist Nurture classrooms, the Cognition & Learning Base, or the SEMH BaseApplications are welcomed from aspiring teachers or those seeking to develop a career in education or the public sector.
What We Can Offer You
Tailored CPD and career developmentFree on-site parkingLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Staff benefits platform with discounts and rewardsCycle to Work scheme24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to our on-site gymSteps into teaching, including Grad2Teach opportunitiesUniversity Placement Scheme
To arrange a visit, contact - [email protected] or 01953 609012.
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form.
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so early submission is encouraged
Interview date: TBA
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.