Level 4 Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, CB6 1LJ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,142.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE) ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £12,374.87 - £13,202.44 plus retention payment

Level 4 Teaching Assistant (Part Time) job summary

Join our team and help make a positive impact on the lives of our students!

Job Title: Level 4 Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Salary: ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £12,374.87 - £13,202.44 plus Retention payment

Hours: 19 hours a week, 39 weeks a year, Wednesday - Friday 8:40am - 3:30pm.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026.

Start Date: April 2026

We are seeking a dedicated Level 4 Teaching Assistant to play a key role in supporting learners across our school. In this dynamic position, you will help meet pupils' personal and learning needs by covering lessons, delivering small-group sessions, and supporting inclusion and outreach work. Using whole-school audits and pupil progress information, you'll tailor your approach to ensure every learner receives the guidance and support they need to thrive.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher
• Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, groups and/or classes
• Modify and adapt activities as necessary according to the needs of the group or individuals and seeking help where needed
• Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision and accountability
• Provide specialist support e.g. SEN, EAL or in a particular learning area.

Our People-First Philosophy

At Active Learning Trust, we invest in you from day one. We love working with specialists who are united by their skills and passion for shaping the future of education. We provide tailored coaching, leadership training and clear progression pathways that turn roles into fulfilling, lifelong careers. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put your growth and well-being at the heart of everything we do - so that you can focus on making a real difference in our schools and beyond.

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.

Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme.

Contact

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Emma Brooke - emma.brooke@highfieldlittleport.org or call 01353 223301

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Highfield Littleport Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 146 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Highfield Littleport Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfield-littleport-academy

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