Achievement and Progress Support Assistant (APSA)

Springwood High School are looking to appoint an Achievement and Progress Support Assistant (APSA) to join the school in September 2026 Start Date: 01 Sept 2026 Hours: 30.92 hrs per week. 39 weeks per year (term time +1 week) Salary: Scale C Point 5 £13.26/hour approx. £18,300/annum (FTE £25,583 based on a 37 hour week – please note salary will be pro rata) Temporary till 31st Aug 2027 Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk Springwood High School: www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/ Purpose of the Job As an Achievement and Progress Support Assistant, you will work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. You will provide support to pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement. You will manage the provision of support for students with Special Educational Needs implementing the strategies and advice included in the pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan or Support Plan and contribute to termly and annual reviews. You will deliver or facilitate interventions, as required. You will support either specific pupils or a variety of students with a range of needs, working across year groups and curriculum areas. You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, the belief that all students, regardless of their personal circumstances can excel and the ability to set high expectations in order to motivate and inspire. Responsibilities, but not limited to: Personal and professional conduct Teaching assistants should uphold public trust in the education profession by: ·        Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they work as professional members of staff. ·        Demonstrating positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community. ·        Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice. Knowledge and understanding Teaching assistants are expected to: ·        Acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience required for the teaching assistant role, with support from the school employer. ·        Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils (including specialist expertise as appropriate) and know how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs. ·        Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date by reflecting on