Level 3 Teaching Assistant

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION FOR THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job title: Teaching Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours per week. Monday 8:30am-4:00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8:40am-3:30pm, 39 weeks

Location: Highfield Ely Academy

Actual Salary: ALT Grade E, plus a retention allowance, £21,795 – £22,676 actual per annum

We are looking for two Teaching Assistants who are student-focused, kind, energetic and positive to work in our Special school supporting children and adults with a range of additional needs. All students have an Education Health Care Plan and range from 2 to 25 years of age.

What do we need from a level 3 teaching assistant?
Significant experience working with children/ adults with a preference for experience working with children/adults 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

Why Highfield Ely?
Join a really friendly and professional team
Work in a dynamic and challenging environment where no two days are the same
Make a genuine, lasting impact on students’ learning and lives
Gain experience working with students with learning and behaviour needs
Possible development opportunities as a TA or career pathways into teaching

Applicants must:
Be passionate about supporting children and adults with learning needs in achieving their best outcomes
Have a calm, friendly and consistent manner
Follow child protection or adult protection guidelines to keep pupils safe
This Level 3 position could be anywhere within the school.

The interview will include teaching a pre-planned teaching task for 20 mins to a small group of students.
If you would like further information please contact Pippa Edwards on 01353 662085, or email pedwards@highfield.cambs.sch.uk

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 (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). 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.