Job Description

Academy:

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy

Category:

Teaching Assistant

Start Date:

January 2026

Closing Date:

Sun, Dec 7, 2025

Job Weeks:

39 Weeks

Hours:

37 hours per week

Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Job Reference:

DEC20258269

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: 22,374 to 22,729 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (25,583- 25,989 full time/full year equivalent)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date: January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our committed and hardworking team at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy, supporting our students to achieve their full potential.

What You'll Be Doing

To undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with special education needs.


To enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

About You:

You will be an enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner with recent experience of working in a secondary education setting. You will be passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring students, and keen to contribute to the school's visions and values. You will be motivated to enable access to learning for pupils, including specialised support for those with special education needs. You will be responsible for supporting effective pastoral care to support pupils' social and emotional progress as well as their learning.

Essential:

Good numeracy/literacy skills


Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age


Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation


Basic understanding of child development and learning


Ability to evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

Desirable:

Experience of working with pupils with SEND


First aid training

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

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy

was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. The report highlighted that "Pupils at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy are proud to attend the school. It provides them with a safe and structured environment. It is a place where pupils can thrive and achieve their potential."


Over the last four rounds of Year 7 admissions, the school has become oversubscribed with first-choice pupils. Our current job opportunities reflect this growth and our ongoing commitment to supporting students from our local community.


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 Great Yarmouth, click here.

Next Steps

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and , 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, then please contact the Principal's PA on Hannahgray@inspirationtrust.org or call the school on 01493 842061.


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 Sunday 7th December 2025

Interview date: Monday 15th December 2025

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.