Teaching Assistant (Level 2) at Sidegate Primary School

Sidegate Primary School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp

Cycle to Work

LGPS

Job summary

Sidegate Primary School in Ipswich is seeking two caring Teaching Assistants to join our welcoming primary team. You will work closely with teachers to support learning, inclusion and pupil wellbeing, helping pupils including those with additional needs to overcome barriers and make meaningful progress.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30-3:30pm (32.5 hours), term time plus 38.2 weeks. Salary: ALT Grade D £19,349.38 - £19,809.06 Annually Actual. Previous EYFS experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous EYFS experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups to access learning and make progress.
• Deliver planned learning activities under teacher guidance, adapting support to pupils' needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development, including personal care where required.
• Monitor, record and communicate pupil progress, working closely with staff, families and external professionals where appropriate.

Job description

About this Role

Location: Sidegate Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk

Contract: Part Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30pm,32.5 hours, term time plus (38.2 weeks)

Salary: ALT Grade D £19,349.38 - £19,809.06 Annually Actual

Weare looking for two caring and committed Teaching Assistant's to join SidegatePrimary School, a welcoming primary school in Ipswich where children areencouraged to learn, grow and achieve within a supportive community. In thisrewarding role, you will work closely with teachers to support learning,inclusion and wellbeing, helping pupils, including those with additional needs,to overcome barriers and make meaningful progress. This is an opportunity toplay a valued part in school life, building positive relationships, nurturingconfidence and contributing to an environment where high expectations,collaboration and care help every child thrive.

Previousexperience working within an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) environment isdesirable.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups to access learning and make progress.
• Deliver planned learning activities under teacher guidance, adapting support to pupils' needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development, including personal care where required.
• Monitor, record and communicate pupil progress, working closely with staff, families and external professionals where appropriate.

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 LGPS

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Savannah La'Thangue, HR Assistant, at:[email protected]

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, allnew employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching andsupport staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start oftheir employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with ourculture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and supportmechanisms 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. Flexibleworking will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.