Teaching assistant (level 2)

Location: Isle of Ely Primary School, Ely

Contract: Part time, Fixed Term (12 months)

Working Pattern: 25 hours - Mon - Fri (13:00 - 18:00) / 32.5 hours - Mon - Fri (08:15 - 15:15)

Salary: ALT Grade D (25 hours £14,816.17 - £15,168.16) / 32.5 hours £19,261.02 - £19,716.61 Annually Actual

We are looking for two Teaching Assistants to join Isle of Ely Primary, supporting teachers to create inclusive, engaging learning experiences for individuals and small groups of pupils. This role sits at the heart of the classroom, providing practical and emotional support that enables every child to participate fully and make progress, including those with additional or complex needs. Working closely with teaching staff, the successful candidate will bring patience, adaptability and a genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning, contributing to a positive, supportive school community where high expectations and care go hand in hand.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups, adapting activities to meet pupils’ needs
• Assist pupils with additional needs, including SEND, to overcome barriers and participate fully in learning
• Work with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities, and monitor pupil progress
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and independence, supporting pupils’ social and emotional development
• Help prepare learning environments and resources, and contribute to a safe, supportive classroom setting

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 local government pension.

Contact

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity and our Academy, then please contact Bryony Surtees, Headteacher, at: bsurtees@isleofelyprimary.org (01353 612818)

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.