Inclusion Assistant

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. What You’ll Be Doing 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. About You: 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. Essential: Excellent numeracy/literacy skills 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 Desirable: First aid certificate Experience with recording and analysing data Forest schools trained, or willing to undertake such 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 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 Norwich Primary Academy is a Good school dedicated to developing happy, well-rounded young people who are fully prepared for the next steps in their education. Our pupils enjoy their time at school, aim high, and are inspired to be the best they can be. We work closely with our community to ensure every child is safe, supported, and thriving. Children at Norwich Primary Academy follow an aspirational, knowledge-rich curriculum that builds essential subject knowledge and vocabulary, alongside a broad programme of enrichment, trips, and activities designed to develop cultural capital and create memorable learning experiences. 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 the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners. The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want