Level 1B Teaching Assistant
Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1BD7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
22nd April 2025
Closing date
13 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,027.00 - £24,404.00 Annually (Actual) Grade C, Actual Salary £20,631.00 - £20,954.00
Level 1B Teaching Assistant job summary
Teaching Assistant
Location: Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary: Grade C, £24,027 - £24,404 FTE per annum
We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting students with special educational needs in a dynamic and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in delivering engaging, tailored learning activities.
- Provide individual and small-group support for students with diverse needs.
- Promote independence and confidence in students.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Requirements:
- Passion for working with children with special needs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Belonging to a compassionate and inclusive Trust who values you and the role you play
- The chance to make a difference to the lives of our young people
- 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 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Highfield Ely Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 124 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highfield Ely Academy website
School location
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