Location: Isle of Ely Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Part Time & Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 08:15 - 15:15 Monday - Friday, Term Time Plus (39 weeks) (x2 Full Time 32.5 hours, x1 Part time 21 hours)
Salary: ALT Grade D £19,724.88 - £20.193.48 Annually Actual
We are looking for Teaching Assistant's (Level 2) to join the team at Isle of Ely Primary School, a welcoming primary school in Ely where children are encouraged to learn, grow and achieve together. This role is about making a meaningful difference through high-quality classroom support, helping pupils engage confidently in learning while providing tailored assistance for those who need additional support. Working closely with teachers, families and colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive environment where every child can succeed academically, socially and emotionally. It is an opportunity for a caring, adaptable and committed practitioner to play a valued part in school life.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals and small groups to access learning and make progress in the classrooms
- Deliver planned learning activities under teacher direction, adapting support to pupils' needs.
- Promote inclusion, independence, positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
- Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND and other additional needs, including social and emotional development.
- Monitor, record and feedback on pupil progress, while maintaining positive relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals.
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
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Bryony Surtees, Headteacher, at: bsurtees@isleofelyprimary.org
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.