Location: Grove Primary, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Contract: Part time, Fixed Term (12 months)
Working Pattern: 31.25 hours, 38 weeks (term time only)
Salary: ALT Grade D  £18,520.00 - £18,960.20 Annually Actual

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join the team at Grove Primary, supporting teachers to create an inclusive, engaging learning environment where every child can take part and make progress. Working closely with classroom staff, the role focuses on supporting individuals and small groups, including pupils with additional needs, adapting activities and providing thoughtful feedback that moves learning forward. Alongside this, the post plays a key part in nurturing pupils’ social, emotional and physical wellbeing, helping remove barriers and build confidence. We are looking for someone who is attentive, adaptable and committed to working collaboratively to help every child thrive.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups under the direction of the teacher, adapting activities as needed
• Assist in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities, supporting pupil progress and inclusion
• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs, including SEND, to overcome barriers to learning
• Promote pupils’ wellbeing by supporting social, emotional and personal development, including personal care where required
• Contribute to assessment and record-keeping by monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

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 Rachel Kounnas, Headteacher, at: rkounnas@groveprimaryschool.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.