Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Sidegate Primary School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at The Active Learning Trust Limited. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

9 Days Remaining

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SPS/87797

Location

Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£8,580.01 - £9,153.77 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade F Point 16-19 £29,071-£31,015 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

38.2

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 24th Jul, 2026

Start Date

1 September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION FOR THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY

Creating the support, challenge and encouragement every child deserves.

Help children flourish through learning, support and encouragement. We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team at Sidegate Primary School, a warm and vibrant Ipswich primary school where every child is encouraged to learn, grow and achieve. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work closely with teachers, lead learning with individuals, groups and classes, and provide targeted support that helps pupils overcome barriers and reach their potential. We are seeking someone with strong classroom practice, a commitment to inclusion and the confidence to adapt learning to meet a wide range of needs, while contributing positively to a collaborative school community that puts children at the heart of everything it does.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes under the guidance of qualified teachers.
Support pupils with SEND and additional learning, social, behavioural, medical or physical needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
Assess, record and report on pupil progress, adapting learning to meet individual needs.

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 scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Savannah La’Thangue, HR Assistant, at:savannah.lathangue@sidegate.net

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 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. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.