THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION FOR ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLYLocation: Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Working Pattern: Monday 08:30 - 16:00, Tuesday to Friday 08:40 - 15:30, Plus additional contracted overtime
Salary (Actual): ALT Grade G - £24,104.01 to £26,754.65
Additional allowances: Recruitment and Retention - £3,413.13 to £3,788.46 + Job allowance - £3,386.94 to £3,759.15
Make a lasting difference through high-quality teaching and specialist support. Highfield Ely Academy is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide PPA cover across our specialist setting while playing a key role in helping children and young people with SEND thrive. This is an opportunity for a confident and adaptable practitioner who enjoys leading learning, working closely with teaching teams and creating positive, engaging classroom experiences. Based within our specialist academy for learners aged 2 to 19, the role combines classroom leadership with personalised support, contributing to strong outcomes, greater independence and meaningful progress for every learner. We are looking for someone who shares our high expectations, commitment to inclusion, and belief in the power of education to transform lives.
Summary of Key Responsibilities- Deliver and adapt learning activities for individuals, groups and classes under the direction of teaching staff.
- Provide specialist support for learners with SEND, helping overcome barriers to learning and promoting progress and independence.
- Support learners' personal, social, emotional and medical needs, following agreed plans and protocols.
- Monitor, assess and record learner progress, contributing to reviews, reports and individual development plans.
- Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and external professionals to support positive outcomes for learners
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Pippa Edwards, Business Manager at: pedwards@highfield.cambs.sch.uk
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 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.