Learning Support Assistant

Active Learning Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Chantry Academy, part of the Active Learning Trust in Ipswich, seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning, behaviour, and inclusion. You will work alongside teachers to remove barriers to learning and promote pupil progress and participation in a welcoming school community.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, care, and commitment to inclusion, with a focus on safeguarding and collaboration across staff.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and empathy for pupil learning and welfare.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and equal access to learning.
• Ability to support pupils' progress and wellbeing in collaboration with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom organisation and learning resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing; report concerns as needed.
• Support pupils during assessments, visits and supervisory duties.
• Contribute to pupil records and effective communication with staff and families.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Care

Inclusion

Job description

• Assist teachers with classroom organisation, learning resources and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and pupil wellbeing, reporting concerns appropriately.
• Support pupils during assessments, educational visits and supervisory duties as required.
• Contribute to pupil records, assessment activities and effective communication with staff and families.

At Chantry Academy, we believe great support staff play a vital role in helping young people flourish, both in and beyond the classroom. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who brings enthusiasm, care and a commitment to inclusion, working alongside teachers to remove barriers to learning and support pupils' progress, wellbeing and participation. Based in our Ipswich secondary school, this is an opportunity to become part of a welcoming community and the wider Active Learning Trust, where collaboration, continuous improvement and investment in people help create the conditions for both staff and pupils to grow and succeed.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

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. 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.