Intervention Teaching Assistant

Sprowston Community Academy and Sixth Form

Cannerby Lane

Sprowston

Norwich

NR7 8NE

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Headteacher: Liz Wood

Vacancy

Intervention Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, term time plus 1 week

Scale D5 - D6 (£26,428 - £26,847) per annum, pro rata

£18,349 - £18,640 actual salary

Permanent

Start Date : ASAP

“Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be”

The Trustees and Governors of Sprowston Community Academy are seeking to employ an enthusiastic Intervention Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated, successful and friendly team. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to provide interventions, 1:1 and in small groups for SEND students throughout the school.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and be prepared to work creatively with students to positively progress their educational and personal development. You will be liaising closely with the Intervention Manager to ensure students are receiving a comprehensive offer, as well as making progress.

Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.

Ofsted 2026 said “Leaders place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and workload, contributing to high levels of staff morale and a positive working culture. Staff feel respected, valued and supported. They have a shared identity and pride in the school”.

For further information about Sprowston Community Academy please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk

To apply please select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date: Friday 23 October 2026 @ 9am

Interviews: TBC

Please note we reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date if sufficient applications are received and therefore early applications are encouraged.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.