Level 3 Teaching Assistant at Highfield Littleport Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/HLA/38813
  Location
Elmside, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1LJ
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£26,916.00 - £27,255.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £19,703.82 - £20,500.37 plus retention allowance £2,789.48 - £2,902.25
  Closing Date
Midday, Tue 14th Apr, 2026
  Start Date
as soon as possible
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Wednesday 29th April 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Wednesday 29th April 2026
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About this Role

Join our team and help make a positive impact on the lives of our students.!

Our aim is at Highfield Littleport Academy is to provide a stimulating environment across the whole curriculum with a pathway to suit each individuals needs. Our school motto 'Preparing for the next step' runs through all of our provision here at Highfield. Come along and visit us to meet some of our very special pupils and staff


Job title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant 

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: ALT Grade E + Retention Allowance,  £22,493.30 - £23,402.62 (actual salary)

Working Pattern: Monday 8.30am to 4.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.40am to 3.30pm


Summary of Key Responsibilities

  • Provide learning activities for individuals and groups under the direction of the teacher, differentiating and adapting programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils
  • Provide specialist support e.g. SEN, EAL or in a particular learning area
  • To be involved with organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils e.g. IEPs, including attending reviews, as required 


Our People-First Philosophy

At Active Learning Trust, Everyone is valued in their role, and we make sure that the right people have the right opportunities to find their purpose and progress within our Trust. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put our staff's growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do – so that they can focus on making a real difference in our schools and our communities. 


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 Emma Brooke (School Business Manager) on 01353 223301, or email emma.brooke@highfieldlittleport.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

  Emma Brooke
  01353 223301
  emma.brooke@highfieldlittleport.org


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