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

We are currently recruiting a Level 4 Teaching Assistant (Communication TA 2 days/PPA cover 3 days in Blue/Complex Needs class)

Job Role: Level 4 Teaching Assistant 

Location: Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: Grade F £20,501.90  - £21,882.85 Actual Salary

Retention Allowance: £2,839.96 - £3,029.93

Honorarium: £1500

Are you a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant with a special interest in supporting students' communication development? Join our team and help us make a real difference in the lives of students by supporting and enhancing their communication skills.

The Role:

As a Level 4 Teaching Assistant for Communication, you will play a key role in helping students develop essential communication skills, both individually and in groups. Your work will include providing direct support to pupils, assisting classroom teachers, and collaborating with staff and families to ensure the effective development of communication across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess group communication sessions for pupils across all year groups.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to staff, including class teams, to enhance their communication skills in the classroom.
• Create and provide communication resources that support students’ individual needs.
• Liaise with families to reinforce and generalize communication skills at home.
• Establish and maintain a communication-focused classroom that is purposeful, engaging, and conducive to learning.
• Work closely with the communication lead to ensure consistent and effective strategies are in place across the school.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in supporting the communication development of young people.
• Strong ability to plan, deliver, and assess communication interventions and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, pupils, and families.
• A proactive, creative, and flexible approach to problem-solving and communication strategies.

Why Join Us?

• Belonging to a compassionate and inclusive Trust who values you and the role you play
• The chance to make a difference to the lives of our young people
• Be a part of a supportive and friendly team
• Gain valuable experience in a school environment
• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

If you would like further information please contact Pippa Edwards on 01353 662085, or email pedwards@highfield.cambs.sch.uk