Inclusion Assistant - Literacy and Numeracy Intervention

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,751.00 - £19,049.00 Annually (Actual)

Inclusion Assistant - Literacy and Numeracy Intervention job summary

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with students, teachers and the SEND and Inclusion Team, you will deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions that build confidence, develop key skills and improve outcomes for learners who require additional support.

The Role

As an Inclusion Assistant, you will:

• Deliver planned literacy and numeracy intervention programmes to individuals and small groups.
• Support students with varying learning needs, helping them to develop essential English and mathematics skills.
• Monitor, record and evaluate student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and the Inclusion Team.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and able to succeed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, parents and external agencies where appropriate.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and resilience in their learning.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills and a good standard of education.
• Is patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed to inclusion and believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Experience of delivering intervention programmes or supporting students with SEND, English as an Additional Language (EAL), or those requiring additional academic support would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

We Can Offer You:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
• Friendly, experienced and dedicated colleagues.
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

If you are passionate about supporting students to develop the literacy and numeracy skills they need to thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For more information regarding this role, please email recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk or telephone 01603 937303. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school.

To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details.

You must submit your fully completed application by the closing date and time.

Closing Date: Friday 4 September 2026 at 9 am

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1830 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorpe-st-andrew-school-and-sixth-form

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