Teaching Assistant at Highfield Ely Academy

Highfield Ely Academy; Ely; In loco; GBP 19.000 - 20.000; Tempo pieno

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Highfield Ely Academy in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is seeking two Teaching Assistants (Level 1) to support pupils' learning, independence and wellbeing across the school day. You will work closely with teachers to help pupils engage, understand tasks and succeed.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with ALT Grade C salary (£19,417.99–£19,568.43 annually) plus a separate R&R payment. A four‑month probation period applies to ensure alignment with our culture, teaching standards and

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• Support individuals and small groups in the classroom, helping pupils understand tasks and stay engaged
• Assist teachers with behaviour management, inclusion and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Prepare and organise learning resources, classroom displays and equipment
• Provide pastoral support, including helping with pupils' wellbeing, independence and social development
• Contribute to supervision, educational visits and basic record-keeping, ensuring a safe and supportive Setting

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About this Role

Location: Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per year

Salary: ALT Grade C £19,417.99- £19,568.43 Annually Actual (plus R&R payment £2,749.59 - £2,770.89)

Weare looking for two Teaching Assistant's (Level 1) to join Highfield ElyAcademy, working closely with teachers to support pupils' learning,independence and wellbeing across the school day. This role centres on helpingchildren engage, understand and succeed, whether through small-group support,encouraging positive behaviour or preparing a purposeful learning environment.It offers a varied and hands-on contribution to classroom life, as well as thewider experience of pupils in and beyond lessons. We value individuals who arereliable, attentive and committed to inclusion, who take pride in helping everychild feel supported, confident and able to achieve.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups in the classroom, helping pupils understand tasks and stay engaged
• Assist teachers with behaviour management, inclusion and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Prepare and organise learning resources, classroom displays and equipment
• Provide pastoral support, including helping with pupils' wellbeing, independence and social development
• Contribute to supervision, educational visits and basic record-keeping, ensuring a safe and supportive Setting

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 pensions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

To ensurewe recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to theActive Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subjectto a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policyaims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards,and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regularevaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurturetalent.

Wevalue diversity and welcome applications from all, including those withprotected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will beconsidered for all roles deemed suitable.