Classroom Assistant

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £17,466 to £17,756 pro-rata per annum (£22,737 – £23,114 per annum full time/full year equivalent) 

Fixed Term: until 31st August 2024 

Part Time: 32.5 hours per week  

Working Weeks: Term Time + 1 week (39 weeks)

Start Date: March 2024

Cobholm Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Classroom Assistant to join our team. You will be an inspirational practitioner who is passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring students, who will also contribute to the vision and values of the school. Experience of working with primary students with special education needs would be of benefit, although training will be provided as necessary. 

The main duties of the role include:

• Working to support children in the classroom and small groups.
• Assisting with whole class lessons 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Have good numeracy and literacy skills
• Have experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Be able to use ICT effectively to support learning
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring students
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team, follow direction, yet use initiative when necessary

Cobholm Primary Academy is a primary school the community around Cobholm in Great Yarmouth, on the Norfolk coast and supports and develops children from Reception up to 11-year-olds who leave the school confident and ready for high school.

Cobholm Academy is proud to be at the heart of the Cobholm community and can trace its roots back for more than 100 years.

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 to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Great Yarmouth, click here. In December 2021, Ofsted rated Cobholm Academy a Good school. The report outlines that Cobholm Primary Academy is well led and managed.

What is it like to attend this school? Cobholm Primary Academy is a welcoming and friendly environment. Everyone is valued and well cared for. Pupils speak with great enthusiasm about the staff and about their learning. One pupil said, ‘I really love that this school influences us to try new things like reading more books and learning different subjects.’ 

When you join Inspiration Trust’s thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees. 

We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.  

The Trust also offers: 

• Generous holiday entitlement for employees. 
• Local Government Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions. 
• Employee Assistance Programme which provided a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support is offered. Access to well-being information, advice and guidance are always available as well. 
• Discounted monthly travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club. 
• Cycle-to-work scheme. 
• Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers. 
• Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal.  
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C) and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts. 
• Specsavers VDU Eyecare vouchers and Boots Annual Flu vouchers. 
• Free Parking (on most sites). 

*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation 

To apply for this role please click the Apply button on this page to complete the online application form. 

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 16th February 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 27 February 2024

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.