Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, CB6 1LJ

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,816.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE) ALT Grade C Actual Salary £19,417.99 - £19,568.43 plus retention allowance £2749.59 - £2770.89

Teaching Assistant (Level 1) job summary

Location: Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday 8.30am to 4.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.40am to 3.30pm (32.5 hours, 39 weeks)
Salary: ALT Grade C Actual Salary £19,417.99 - £19,568.43 plus retention allowance £2749.59 - £2770.89

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are are recruiting for Level 1 Teaching Assistant positions to join the team at Highfield Littleport Academy, supporting teachers to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment for pupils with additional needs. These roles are central to daily classroom life, working with individuals and small groups to encourage independence, build confidence and support both learning and wellbeing.

As a special school for children and young people aged 2-19 in Littleport, Highfield Littleport Academy is a close-knit and caring community where relationships matter. As part of Active Learning Trust, colleagues are supported to grow professionally while contributing to work that is purposeful, collaborative and rooted in making a genuine difference for children.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Help pupils understand instructions, remain engaged and develop independence in learning and play
• Assist with behaviour support, inclusion and the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils
• Prepare and maintain learning environments, resources and displays to support lessons
• Contribute to pupil supervision, record keeping, safeguarding and the safe running of daily school activities

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and LGPS.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Emma Brooke, School Business Manager, at: emma.brooke@highfieldlittleport.org (01353 223301)

Please note - previous applicants need not apply.

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 4 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.

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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 162 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Highfield Littleport Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfield-littleport-academy

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