A school academy has announced plans which could result in redundancies of administration and teaching assistants at a Great Yarmouth school.

Bosses of Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy on Suffolk Road have announced ongoing plans to "restructure classroom support".

This comes as the Norfolk-based Wensum Trust revealed radical plans to replace all teaching assistant (TAs) roles from its eight primary schools in the county, with plans to replace them with new educational support roles. The trust cited the move as necessary because of spiralling running costs caused by staff pay-rises, increased pension contributions and energy costs.

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While Ormiston Academies Trust has said no decisions have yet been made, the consultation is looking at removing some of the school's current administration staff and teaching assistants.

The academy said the restructuring is due to "a number of factors, including population changes, both locally and nationally including falling birth rates".

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Ormiston Academies Trust said it is currently looking at restructuring classroom support at Edward Worlledge.Ormiston Academies Trust said it is currently looking at restructuring classroom support at Edward Worlledge. (Image: PA)A spokesperson for Ormiston Academy Trust said: "We are in the process of undergoing a formal consultation with members of staff regarding provisional plans for restructuring classroom support. No decisions have been made as yet but the consultation is with a view to supporting plans for our academy’s future admissions arrangements. 

"The proposed restructuring is expected to impact a small number of permanent staff members, including teaching assistants and administration staff. We have been providing ongoing support for all impacted staff members, including identifying other suitable roles."

It is believed the changes will come into effect in time for the new school year.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Ormiston Academies Trust said no decisions have yet been made.Ormiston Academies Trust said no decisions have yet been made. (Image: Ormiston Academies Trust)The Ormiston spokesperson added this is not something the trust is "doing lightly" and consultations with Norfolk County Council have taken place.

"Our priority remains ensuring our pupils continue to receive the best possible education so that they fulfil their potential. We will continue to place the best interest of our children, staff and community at the heart of every decision."

The Ormiston spokesperson said the restructuring plans will only affect the Edward Worlledge school.