Classroom Assistant

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £20,513 to £20,835 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£24,796 - £25,185 full time/full year equivalent) Fixed Term: until 31st August 2027 Part Time: 35 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday Working Weeks: 39 weeks Start Date: September 2026 Charles Darwin Primary and Nursery is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Classroom Assistant to join our team, supporting pupils’ learning and development. 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 assist 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 breaths 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. Essential: 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. Desirable: Experience supporting children with high needs SEND and behaviour needs. Experience supporting children with EAL. Experience teaching RWI phonics scheme. Experience delivering NELI 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. 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 member