Welfare Assistant

Stalham Infant and Junior Schools Old Yarmouth Rd, Stalham Green, Stalham, Norwich NR12 9PS www.stalhamacademy.co.uk Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk Vacancy Specialist Hub of Inclusive Practice (SHIP) Welfare Support Assistant 32.5 Hours per week Term Time plus 1 week Grade C £26,017 FTE salary - Actual salary £19,568 Permanent Start Date - November 2026 The SHIP Welfare Support Assistant will be jointly responsible with the SHIP teacher, for the learning, progress, standards and safeguarding of the pupils on roll the SHIP, in conjunction with plans and support from the lead teacher. Teachers and support staff will deliver a varied, interesting, targeted curriculum designed to support pupils co-occurring special educational needs and/or disabilities. 'Valued People, Successful School' is at the core of how we work and approach life at Stalham Infant and Juniors. This is the principle that all in our learning community are to be valued, looked after and supported. Everyone at Stalham Infant & Junior Schools plays their part in achieving excellence for our children. Teachers, support staff, parents and community play their part in shaping opportunities and offering guidance, support and challenge for our children to ensure they achieve excellence. We are looking for the ‘right’ person to join our team who will be willing to go ‘over & above’ for our children, our families and colleagues. If you want to work with lovely children, a friendly and supportive team, caring families and are wanting to ensure children are supported to achieve their best then we would be delighted to speak with you. To access the online application you must “submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time. To apply please visit https://mynewterm.com/sch_job_ads_trust Select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details. Closing Date: 18 September 2026 Interview date: week commencing 21 September 2026 This Academy 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 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.