Inclusion Assistant

Salary:
Salary:
Support Staff Pay Scale E: £23,852 to £25,424 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£27,274 - £29,071 full time/full year equivalent)

Location:

Norwich Primary Academy, Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8ED

Salary:
Support Staff Pay Scale E: £23,852 to £25,424 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£27,274 - £29,071 full time/full year equivalent)

Permanent

Full Time: 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date:

January 2027

Norwich Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Inclusion Assistant to join our team and work primarily to support our Inclusion Lead.

• Support and promote an inclusive culture throughout the school, enabling all students to fulfil their potential, and support them in overcoming any barriers to learning.
• Provide support and guidance for our most vulnerable pupils so that our school is able to meet their needs and pupils make good progress.
• Develop, resource and deliver targeted activities to small groups or individual pupils to support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning and encourage positive attitudes and behaviour.
• Liaise with the senior team, Inclusion lead, PSA, teachers and other support staff including, but not limited to, teachers at the school, education specialists and parents/carers.
• Establish links and facilitate support from external agencies to ensure that pupils' needs are met, which may include attending relevant meetings, e.g. Early Help Support Plan meetings, EHCP reviews.

You will be someone with empathy, patience, adaptability, strong communication, and problem-solving skills to support diverse student needs effectively. You will also have organisational skills to manage tasks, a collaborative mindset to work with a team, and resilience to navigate challenges.

• GSCE (or equivalent NVQ Level
  2) Maths and English
• Experience of working with pupils of relevant age in a learning environment and supporting children’s behaviour in a positive manner
• Experience of working in roles that expect a high level of contact with parents or members of the public and ability to interact well with all stakeholders
• STEPS trained, or willing to undertake such training
• An understanding of restrictive physical intervention and de-escalation skills
• First aid certificate
• Experience with recording and analysing data
• Forest schools trained, or willing to undertake such training

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.
• * Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

Norwich Primary Academy is a Good school dedicated to developing happy, well-rounded young people who are fully…