Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Grove Primary School

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7 Days Remaining
  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/GPS/87274
  Location
Framfield Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8RQ
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£14,782.22 - £15,266.80 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade F Point 16-19 £29,071-£31,015 Annually (FTE)
  Hours Per Week
22.5
  Weeks Per Year
38
 Fixed Term End Date
Tue 31st Aug, 2027
  Closing Date
9:00am, Fri 26th Jun, 2026
  Start Date
1 September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Week Commencing 29th June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Week Commencing 29th June 2026
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About this Role

Supporting learning, shaping futures, and making every moment count

Helping every pupil to thrive, every day. We are looking for a skilled and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to play a pivotal role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, leading targeted interventions and, where needed, delivering lessons to whole classes. This is a role for someone who combines strong classroom practice with initiative and sound judgement, and who values working closely with colleagues to secure the best outcomes for pupils. As part of Active Learning Trust, the post offers a collaborative environment, clear expectations and a shared commitment to continuous improvement, where every contribution makes a tangible difference to children and young people’s achievement and wellbeing.


Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Grove Primary School

Contract: Fixed-term until 31/08/2027, 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary: ALT Grade F Point 16-19 - £14,782.22 - £15,266.80 Annually, Actual


Summary of Key Responsibilities

  • Support and enhance teaching and learning, including planning and delivering lessons and covering classes when required.
  • Lead targeted interventions to support pupil progress, including those with additional needs.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers to assess, monitor and report on pupil achievement.


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 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.


Contact Details

  Rachel Kounnas
  rkounnas@groveprimaryschool.org


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