Inclusion Support Assistant (14 hours per week) (Norwich)
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8,737 to £9,312 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £8,737 to £9,312 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£26,403 - £28,142 full time/full year equivalent) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Location: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Inspiration Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEP20250275 |
Summary
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £8,737 to £9,312 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£26,403 - £28,142 full time/full year equivalent)
Part time - 14 hours per week (Working days can be discussed at interview)
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: October 2025
Charles Darwin Primary is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Inclusion Support Assistant to join our team and work primarily to support our Inclusion Lead.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- 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.
- Represent the school and trust positively at all times.
- 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. Liaison with external agencies and organisations will also be required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 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
Charles Darwin Primary School and Nursery is a free school, in the heart of Norwich, which received an outstanding judgement from Ofsted in 2019. Children who graduate from Charles Darwin will be resilient, independent and will be valued individuals who are confident to express themselves creatively and be provided with a wealth of experiences outside of a typical classroom to ensure they are happy and engaged. Charles Darwin offers an innovative curriculum that encourages children to thrive, with a strongly academic approach paired with a rich range of culture and sport.
Charles Darwin has close links with the successful Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form College.
Although there is no parking on site, the school and Nursery are located a very short walk from Norwich Train Station and is on several bus routes as well as there being several paid for parking options very close by.
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.
Charles Darwin Primary has been judged as an Outstanding school by Ofsted. The school opened in September 2016 and was inspected in June 2019, achieving Outstanding in all areas.
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
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme giving access to a range of services including claim back costs for Eye Care and prescriptions and access to 24/7 virtual GP Service and mental health support (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
- Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including home technology, smartphones and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
- Free Parking (on most sites)
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact our Claire Thacker, PA to the Principal on clairethacker@inspirationtrust.org
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 15th September 2025
Interview date: Monday 22nd September 2025
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.
Part time - 14 hours per week (Working days can be discussed at interview)
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: October 2025
Charles Darwin Primary is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Inclusion Support Assistant to join our team and work primarily to support our Inclusion Lead.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- 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.
- Represent the school and trust positively at all times.
- 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. Liaison with external agencies and organisations will also be required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 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
Charles Darwin Primary School and Nursery is a free school, in the heart of Norwich, which received an outstanding judgement from Ofsted in 2019. Children who graduate from Charles Darwin will be resilient, independent and will be valued individuals who are confident to express themselves creatively and be provided with a wealth of experiences outside of a typical classroom to ensure they are happy and engaged. Charles Darwin offers an innovative curriculum that encourages children to thrive, with a strongly academic approach paired with a rich range of culture and sport.
Charles Darwin has close links with the successful Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form College.
Although there is no parking on site, the school and Nursery are located a very short walk from Norwich Train Station and is on several bus routes as well as there being several paid for parking options very close by.
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.
Charles Darwin Primary has been judged as an Outstanding school by Ofsted. The school opened in September 2016 and was inspected in June 2019, achieving Outstanding in all areas.
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
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme giving access to a range of services including claim back costs for Eye Care and prescriptions and access to 24/7 virtual GP Service and mental health support (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
- Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including home technology, smartphones and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
- Free Parking (on most sites)
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact our Claire Thacker, PA to the Principal on clairethacker@inspirationtrust.org
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 15th September 2025
Interview date: Monday 22nd September 2025
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.