Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about the learning of children and young adults with special educational needs? Do you work well as part of a team? If so, we would like to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team!

Job title: Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: ALT Grade C + Retention Allowance, £21,291.18 – £21,625.20 (actual salary)

Working Pattern: Monday 08.30am to 16.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 08.40am to 15.30pm

Start date: September 2025

About Us:

Highfield Littleport Academy is an area special school which is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Highfield Littleport has 146 students on roll. The age range is 2 and 19 years of age and all pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans for a wide range of Special Educational Needs.

What we are looking for:

• A strong practitioner who can support of learning needs in the classroom
• A team player who can think creatively and demonstrate excellent communication skills
• An excellent practitioner with a flexible approach and recognises the importance of accessing learning opportunities outside the classroom
• An individual who has a therapeutic approach to behaviour and recognises the importance of teaching behaviour within the whole class dynamic

We will offer you:

• Belonging to a compassionate and inclusive Trust who values you and the role you play
• A voice that counts
• The chance to make a difference to the lives of our children
• Be a part of a supportive and friendly team
• Gain valuable experience in a school environment
• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Emma Brooke, Business Manager at emma.brooke@highfieldlittleport.org.

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.