Teaching Assistant

JOIN OUR TEAM!

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

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development in a vibrant school environment? Pakefield Primary School is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team. These roles are crucial in helping to facilitate the active participation of pupils in both academic and social aspects of school life.

Job title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Pakefield Primary School

Contract: Fixed-term to 31st December 2025, 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary: ALT Grade C Points 5-7 – £15,410.31 -£15,652.07 Annually, Actual

About us:

Working at Pakefield Primary School offers a rewarding experience in a supportive and friendly environment. The school is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, providing numerous opportunities for professional growth. Located in the picturesque area of Pakefield, the school fosters a sense of belonging and purpose through active community involvement. Parents and students frequently praise the safe, secure, and happy atmosphere, making Pakefield Primary School a great place to work and grow professionally.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is enthusiastic, warm and kind
• Highly reliable
• Positive, caring and sensitive
• An excellent team player with the ability to use their own initiative
• Aware of the importance of promoting a happy, healthy and active lifestyle

Why Join Us?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive Trust who values you and the role you play
• Extensive support and development opportunities
• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• LGPS pension scheme

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Martyn Payne – m.payne@pakefieldprimaryschool.org.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. 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.