Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Learning & Wellbeing

Highfield Littleport Academy; Ely; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp employee benefit system

Cycle to Work scheme

LGPS

Job summary

Highfield Littleport Academy in Ely, Cambridgeshire is recruiting Level 1 Teaching Assistant positions to join the team. These roles support teachers to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment for pupils with additional needs, working with individuals and small groups to encourage independence and wellbeing.

The academy is part of Active Learning Trust, offering professional growth opportunities, a strong support network, and competitive terms.

Qualifications

• Role requires supporting teachers to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Experience working with individuals or small groups to encourage independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Help pupils understand instructions, remain engaged and develop independence in learning and play
• Assist with behaviour support, inclusion and the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils
• Prepare and maintain learning environments, resources and displays to support lessons
• Contribute to pupil supervision, record keeping, safeguarding and the safe running of daily school activities

Job description

Highfield Littleport Academy in Ely, Cambridgeshire is recruiting Level 1 Teaching Assistant positions to join the team. These roles support teachers to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment for pupils with additional needs, working with individuals and small groups to encourage independence and wellbeing.

The academy is part of Active Learning Trust, offering professional growth opportunities, a strong support network, and competitive terms.