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Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
City Academy Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP7 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
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)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
- Website
- City Academy Norwich website
- 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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