Location: Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027, 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:15

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade D - £18,520.22 to £18,960.20

Help every child feel included, supported and ready to succeed.

At Westwood Primary School, a nurturing primary academy in Lowestoft, we are looking for an Inclusion Support Assistant to play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential. The successful candidate will provide high-quality targeted support for pupils across all year groups, working on a one-to-one and small-group basis to accelerate progress, build confidence and address identified learning needs in partnership with class teachers and the Inclusion Team. This role offers the chance to contribute to an environment where high expectations, teamwork and genuine care help children grow academically, socially and emotionally.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group learning support under the direction of teaching staff.
Support pupils with SEND and other additional learning needs to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.
Implement planned learning activities, adapting support to meet individual needs and responses.
Monitor, record and feedback on pupils' progress, attainment and wellbeing.
Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, independence and emotional wellbeing while working closely with teachers, families and relevant professionals.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Kirsty Bailey, Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo, at: kbailey1@westwoodprimary.org

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.

Westwood Primary School

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