Location: Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire 

Contract: Part Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday - Friday 10:15am - 2:15pm

Salary: ALT Grade C, £25,816 - £26,016, Actual Salary £11,668.53 - £11,758.92

Supporting children to feel safe, cared for and ready to learn, every single day.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and medical support to pupils in line with EHCPs and care plans, including toileting, feeding and hygiene
• Support non-ambulant pupils safely using appropriate manual handling and equipment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and specialists to support pupils’ daily wellbeing and inclusion in learning
• Supervise pupils during lunchtimes and play, promoting safety, positive behaviour and welfare
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality procedures at all times

 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 pensions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Pippa Edwards, Business Manager at: pedwards@highfield.cambs.sch.uk

 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.