Job Description

Are you passionate about the learning of children and young adults with special educational needs? Do you work well as part of a team? If so, we would like to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team!

Job title:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary:

ALT Grade E + Retention Allowance, 22,493.30 - 23,402.62 (actual salary)

Working Pattern:

Monday 8.30am to 4.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.40am to 3.30pm

Start date:

As soon as possible

About Us:

Highfield Ely Academy is a vibrant SEN school in Cambridgeshire, dedicated to empowering students with diverse needs. We foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every learner can thrive, achieve independence, and develop lifelong skills. As part of the Active Learning Trust, we offer exceptional opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation. Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact on our students' futures.

What do we need from a level 3 teaching assistant?

Significant experience working with children with a preference for experience working with children with additional needs. The ability to take responsibility for delivering learning activities when the teacher is not present (typically PPA cover or sickness absence cover) Must support the teacher in assessment, classroom organisation and behaviour management. Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individual pupils, colleagues and parents/carers

We will offer you:

Belonging to a compassionate and inclusive Trust who values you and the role you play A voice that counts The chance to make a difference to the lives of our children Be a part of a supportive and friendly team Gain valuable experience in a school environment Vivup Benefit System Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Pippa Edwards, (School Business Manager) at pedwards@highfield.cambs.sch.uk or call 01353 662085

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. 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 6 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. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 26,196.00-27,255.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person