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
We are looking for a Student Support Assistant to join our team at Highfield Ely Academy, an inclusive school serving its local community in Ely. This role sits at the heart of our commitment to ensuring every child can access learning with confidence and dignity. Working closely with teachers and specialists, the postholder will provide calm, practical and compassionate support to pupils with additional needs, including personal care and medical support aligned to individual plans. It is a role for someone who values teamwork, understands the importance of trust and consistency, and believes that thoughtful, respectful support for children makes a difference far beyond the classroom.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Pippa Edwards, School Business Manager, at:
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.
Pippa Edwards
01353 662085
pedwards@highfield.cambs.sch.uk
