Teaching Assistant (SBR)

Hewett Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  21 August 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  24 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale £21,164 to £21,500 per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent)

Teaching Assistant (SBR) job summary

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £21,164 to £21,500 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent) 

Part Time: 35 hours per week / 5 days  

Working Weeks: 39 weeks 

Teaching Assistant (SRB) – Supporting SEND Pupils to Thrive 

Are you passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Base (SRB) team, working under the guidance of teaching staff to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing. 

 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working within our SRB, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, delivering tailored learning and pastoral support that enables them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You will work both within the specialist provision and alongside mainstream classes where appropriate, helping pupils to build confidence, independence and essential life skills while promoting inclusion throughout the academy. 

 

Experience of supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) would be a distinct advantage, although we also welcome applications from individuals with a genuine passion for inclusive education, excellent communication skills and a commitment to helping every child achieve their potential. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Supporting pupils with SEND and EAL (English as an Additional Language) to access learning and achieve their potential. 
• Working with individuals and small groups to deliver structured learning activities and targeted interventions, including literacy, numeracy, speech and language, emotional literacy and social skills. 
• Monitoring and recording pupils’ progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to reviews of SEND provision. 
• Supporting classroom management by promoting positive behaviour and using appropriate strategies, including de-escalation techniques where required. 
• Providing one-to-one support for identified pupils, helping them develop confidence, independence and key life skills. 
• Preparing and maintaining learning resources, including supporting pupils with ICT and other learning technologies. 
• Supporting pupils during assessments, examinations, trips and other activities outside of the classroom. 
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, external professionals, parents and carers to support pupils’ needs. 
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of all pupils. 
• Undertaking training to deliver specialist interventions and support pupils’ individual needs. 

 

About You: 

You will be a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children and is committed to helping every pupil succeed. You will have the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues, work effectively as part of a team, and adapt your approach to meet individual learning needs. You will have experience of supporting children and an understanding of SEND, with experience working with children with autism being an advantage. 

 

Essential: 

• Good numeracy and literacy skills. 
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age. 
• Experience or understanding of supporting pupils with SEND. 
• Ability to relate well to children and adults and build positive relationships. 
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and understand the role of a Teaching Assistant within the classroom. 

  

Desirable: 

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Teaching Assistance, or equivalent relevant experience. 
• Experience of delivering targeted interventions or supporting specific learning programmes. 
• Experience working with children with autism. 
• Training in SEND interventions such as Thinking Reading, ELSA, Zones of Regulation, or Speech and Language support. 
• First Aid training or experience supporting pupils with specific medical needs. 

 

Why Join Inspiration Trust 

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be. 

 

We offer: 

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions 
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs * 
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). * 
• Free parking at most sites 
• Personalised CPD and development programmes 
• A structured and specific induction programme. 

 

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation. 

 

About Us 

The Hewett Academy in Norwich is a vibrant, ambitious secondary school rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding provision for personal development. With a strong ethos, a diverse and welcoming community, and exciting new facilities as part of our redevelopment programme, The Hewett Academy is a fantastic place to work, grow, and make a real difference in the lives of young people. 

 

It’s been a great few years for Hewett Academy with fantastic GCSE results, 8 pieces of artwork in the Royal Academy, a complete school rebuilding project opening in September 2026, an Ofsted grading of “Good with Outstanding features” and results that make us one of the highest performing in Norfolk and the 3rd most improved on progress in England! We now have an exciting opportunity for you to join our committed and hardworking team at Hewett Academy. 

 

We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding. 

 

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners. 

 

For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here. 

  

Next Steps 

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.   

 

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Carina Raven, PA to the Principal, at carinaraven@inspirationtrust.org. Please be aware that, due to the school holidays, there may be a delay in receiving a response. To help with any queries during this period, please also copy in recruitment@inspirationtrust.org and, where possible, a member of the team may be able to assist. 

  

To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.  

 

When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe. 

  

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 21st August 2026 

Interview date: Friday 4th September 2026 

  

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities 

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.

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 Hewett Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 543 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hewett Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hewett-academy-norwich

The Hewett Academy is a secondary school and sixth form in Norwich, with a large campus just outside the city centre. Students have access to extensive facilities, including a new £2m sports centre, professional sports pitches, a swimming pool, a theatre, and a wide range of specialist teaching facilities.

We work hard as a community to continually improve, and have been rated Good by Ofsted in a report which praised our "culture of high expectations and aspirations". We are the top ranked high school in Norwich for student happiness, and hold the AcSeed award for student wellbeing.

The academy is part of the Inspiration Trust family of schools. The Inspiration Trust seeks to transform young people’s lives by providing an outstanding education in all its schools.

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