Classroom Assistant

Company: Attleborough Academy
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Location: Besthorpe
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Job Summary

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

Tel:01953 452335

Email:office@attleboroughacademy.org

Website: https://www.attleboroughacademy.org/

  • Salary – Scale 5-6, £3,866 – £3,997 actual pa (£25,583 – £25,989 FTE)
  • Permanent
  • Part Time
  • 6.5 hours per week (1 day)
  • Term Time plus 1 week (39 weeks)

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, resilient and hardworking Classroom Assistant to join the Academy’s SEND Team. The position may be linked to individual students who will need help and support in lessons to be able to access their learning and make progress. This is a part-time position working one day per week which ideally, will be on a Wednesday.

The SEND Team is a very close-knit and effective group of individuals who provide high quality and personalised care and support in the belief that this is key to student success and enjoyment during their time at the Academy.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible, resilient and hardworking and committed to the role. A natural empathy, caring nature and proven experience of working with vulnerable and challenging students is an advantage as such qualities are essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position. We ask that applicants be energetic, pro‑active and enthusiastic as well as possessing a calm, organised and approachable character which is seen as an essential part of the role. You must have a clear commitment to working with young people and be able to set clear guidelines for them. The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work responsibly with young people at the Academy.

Legal and Safeguarding Statements

Attleborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026