Classroom Assistant (EYFS)

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: 19048 to 19347 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (24796 - 25185 full time/full year equivalent)

Part Time: 32.5 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date: April 2026

Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Classroom Assistant with EYFS experience to join our team.

What Youll Be Doing

• To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff.
• To undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils including more specialised support for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or EAL (English as an Additional Language).
• Performing assessments and implementing speech and language interventions.
• 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 inspirational practitioner who is passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring students who will also be fully committed to the vision and values of the school. The role involves supporting children in the classroom and small group interventions to support children to make accelerated progress. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team following the direction of the teachers as well as working under your own initiative.

Essential:

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Experience of leading interventions to support learning
• Ability to use a range of relevant technology.
• Experience of working with children at early years foundation stage.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting children with high needs SEND and behaviour needs.
• Experience supporting children with EAL.
• Experience teaching RWI phonics scheme.
• Experience delivering NELI interventions.
• First Aid training.

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Youll 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 youll 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 Primary Academyis an Ofsted Good school located in the heart of Great Yarmouth. Proud to serve a highly diverse community the school is committed to raising educational standards and supporting children to develop both academically and socially. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is delivered by a passionate team with a strong understanding of pedagogy with English and Maths at the core of our learning.

In addition to the core curriculum the school offers a broad and engaging wider curriculum that equips children with the knowledge skills and cultural capital to succeed throughout their school career and beyond. This helps foster lifelong passions and enthusiasm supporting both education and wellbeing. The academy has also established the foundations of a community hub providing support and opportunities for children from birth to 11 years as well as for parents enabling strong relationships with educational professionals.

We are part of theInspiration 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 countrys leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Great Yarmouth clickhere. Great Yarmouth Primary Academy was last inspected by Ofsted in June 2021 with the report rating the school as Good. The report praises the academy stating that pupils at Great Yarmouth Primary Academy are polite respectful and proud to come to school and that pupils spoken to feel safe in school.

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 then please contact Sophia Ballard PA to Principal ().

To apply for this role please go to the job advert and 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: 9am on Tuesday 24th February 2026

Interview date: Monday 2nd March 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.