7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    4 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday 08:00-16:30 Tuesday-Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-15:30 Term-time plus 3 weeks (41 weeks)

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

23,074

Pay scale

24,246

What skills and experience we're looking for

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Permanent, 37.5 hours a week, term-time +3 weeks

Starting As Soon As Possible

FTE: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum

Pro Rata: £23,074 - £24,246 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

We have an exciting opportunity to join our thriving and growing SEND Department offering variety and flexibility in your working day

City Academy Norwich is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our expanding SEND Department. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with a wide range of needs and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

City Academy Norwich is a dynamic and nurturing learning community with high aspirations for all students and staff. As part of the Sapientia Education Trust, we work collaboratively to ensure every child receives an excellent education and is supported to become the best version of themselves.

Vision and Purpose of the Role

  • Provide adaptive and personalised learning support for students with diverse needs.
  • Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and external professionals.
  • Model the school’s values and high expectations.
  • Contribute to a caring, safe, and ambitious learning environment.

Role Overview

Learning Support Assistants play a vital part in delivering high-quality SEND provision across the Academy. Deployment may include:

  • In-class support
  • Small-group or 1:1 interventions
  • Working within specialist Nurture classrooms, the Cognition & Learning Base, or the SEMH Base

Applications are welcomed from aspiring teachers or those seeking to develop a career in education or the public sector.

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 11 September

Interview date: w/c 14 September

Complete an application form by going to:

https://bit.ly/4nkgkcq

To apply, please complete the online application form. To arrange a visit, contact hr@setrust.co.uk or 01953 609012.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

What the school offers its staff

What We Can Offer You

  • Tailored CPD and career development
  • Free on-site parking
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Staff benefits platform with discounts and rewards
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to our on-site gym
  • Steps into teaching, including Grad2Teach opportunities
  • University Placement Scheme

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About City Academy Norwich

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
674 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
HR@setrust.co.uk
Phone number
01953 609012

City Academy Norwich is a dynamic, nurturing learning community with the highest expectations and aspirations for our students and staff. We strive to ensure that every child, irrespective of their starting point, receives an excellent education enabling them to become the best version of themselves. We are committed to ensuring all our students succeed and embrace the opportunities and experiences available to them.

City Academy Norwich is part of the Sapientia Education Trust, working together to build a highly successful community Academy for all our students.

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