Sixth Form Academic Support Assistant

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust 

• Salary: SCP 5 – 6 £20,814 - £21,521 actual pa, £25,583 - £25,989 FTE 
• Fixed Term to 31/08/2027 
• Part Time 
• 35 hours per week 
• Term Time plus 1 week 
• Required ASAP 

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential? 

We’re looking for a committed and compassionate Sixth Form Academic Support Assistant to join our support staff team at Fakenham Academy as soon as possible. 

Previous experience of working with young people, or in an educational environment, is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who are considering a career in education and wish to gain experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants with patience, understanding and a commitment to the success of every child to join our school community. 

Why Fakenham Academy? 

Fakenham Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. We believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well, we will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Our core standards include high expectations of everyone in our learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in our learning community. For us it is about educating the whole child through a diverse and broad curriculum and making sure they are prepared to enter today’s modern world, as well rounded capable young men and women. Our latest Ofsted inspection recognised the high-level standard we work hard to deliver resulting in being rated a “good” school in all aspects of the inspection. 

About the Role 

As a Sixth Form Academic Support Assistant, you will work with specific students across Fakenham Sixth Form who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities and are classed as having high needs. You will help the students access A level and BTEC Level 3 learning in the classroom and support them academically during study periods, provide tailored support, and promote independence and confidence. 

You will be expected to follow the Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants, which include: 

• Upholding personal and professional conduct. 
• Developing strong knowledge and understanding of your role. 
• Supporting high-quality teaching and learning. 
• Working effectively with others across the school community. 

You’ll be part of a team committed to high-quality support and will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to ensure all students feel safe, included and ready to succeed. 

Working hours are 8.30 – 16:00 Monday-Friday 

How to apply: 

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form. 

Closing Date: 16 September 2026, 12 noon 

Interview Date: 21 September 2026 

Complete an application form online – https://ce0200li.webitrent.com/ce0200li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=58214202FG 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.