Classroom Assistant

Classroom Assistant

Location: Attleborough, Norfolk

Salary: Points 5-6 of the Support Staff Scale FTE £25,583 to £25,989 per annum Pro rata £19,328 to £19,984 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term Time plus one week (39 weeks)

Attleborough Academy is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.

We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Classroom Assistant.

At Attleborough Academy, we recognise the value and worth of those in our charge and seek to uphold standards of the highest quality which reinforce the dignity and respect of the individual in an atmosphere which is warm, caring, stimulating, accepting and free from all forms of prejudice and discrimination.

General Responsibilities

To carry out responsibilities, commensurate with your position, as defined with in the following polices and procedures:

• Equal Opportunities
• Health and Safety
• Child Protection
• Data Protection
• Risk Management

To undertake any other similar duties of this level as required by the Executive Principal/Leadership Team including providing clerical/administrative support as required.

Specific Responsibilities

A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is shown below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

Core Job Functions: Teaching and Learning

• Develops and uses knowledge and skills e.g. literacy, numeracy or science to contribute to student learning.
• Monitor, evaluate and records students’ progress and reports this as directed.
• Use information and communication technology to support students learning.
• Works with small groups or individual students to enable learning.
• Provides support to the teacher by accompanying students on off-site activities.
• Discusses with the teacher and contributes to curriculum and classroom planning both informally and at meetings.
• Works as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
• Assist in the educational and social development of all students.
• Have full relevant knowledge of students medical and physical needs and able to refer to the relevant person should a problem arise.
• Assist students in developing their resilience and independence in the classroom.

Have a full knowledge of student’s needs and ensuring that any disclosure a student may make must be reported to the classroom teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead or Alternate Designated Safeguarding Leads immediately.

Applications closing date: 29th of June 2026

Interview to be held: 6th of July 2026

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.