Highfield Littleport Academy
Elmside, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1LJ office@highfieldlittleport.org http://www.highfieldlittleport.org
Highfield Littleport Academy
About Highfield Littleport Academy
Highfield Littleport Academy is an area special school for pupils aged 2–19 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). We support pupils with a range of learning difficulties, meeting their communication, sensory, physical and medical needs alongside helping them fulfil their own personal potential.
Working here means understanding that progress looks different for every pupil. For one pupil, it might be communicating a need more confidently. For another, it might be managing a routine, taking part in a new activity, developing mobility, or building a relationship. These achievements matter, and staff at Highfield Littleport take pride in recognising what each step means for that pupil.
Since opening in 2017, our school has grown significantly in response to demand for specialist provision in the local area. The recent opening of our new building in 2026 has created additional opportunities for both new and current staff. This steady growth has enabled colleagues to develop their practice, take on responsibility and help shape the next stage of the school’s development, with many team members taking the opportunity to build specialist skills in areas such as communication, personal care, therapy programmes, independence, safeguarding and wider SEND practice.
As part of the Active Learning Trust, our team is connected to a wider group of schools and colleagues, with opportunities to share expertise, access professional development and build their practice across different phases and settings. That wider support sits alongside what makes our school unique, including the relationships, care and acceptance that shape daily life in school.
We are looking to work with people who are patient, resilient and optimistic. Our pupils need adults who can build trust, adapt quickly and work closely with colleagues to get the support right. It can be demanding, but no two days are the same, and that is part of what makes the school such a rewarding place to work. What matters is a willingness to learn and an ability to keep our pupils’ dignity, wellbeing and progress at the centre of each day.
If you are looking for work that is varied, purposeful and rooted in relationships, this is a school where you can build specialist skills and see the value of your contribution every single day.
Highfield Littleport Academy and The Active Learning Trust are 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 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.
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Current Vacancies
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Intervention Lead
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Intervention Lead
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are recruiting for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (ASC Intervention Lead) to join the team at Highfield Littleport Academy.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,071.00 - £31,015.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £21,866.30 - £23,328.52 (plus retention and honorarium payment)
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Communication Intervention Lead
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Communication Intervention Lead
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Communication Specialist Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team at Highfield Littleport Academy.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,071.00 - £31,015.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £21,866.30 - £23,328.52 (plus retention and honorarium payment)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Supporting every learner to thrive, in and beyond the classroom. A Level 3 Teaching Assistant role combining specialist SEND support, tailored learning provision and care, working as part of a collabo...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £27,060.00 - £28,154.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade E £20,353.69 - £21,176.57 Annually Actual (Plus retention payment)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
A Class Teacher role focused on delivering high-quality, inclusive learning for pupils with complex needs, working collaboratively with colleagues and families to support progress, wellbeing and indep...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS - UPS plus SEN allowance (£5,479 gross per annum)
Casual Level Teaching Assistant
Casual Level Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Highfield Littleport Academy is an area special school which is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Highfield Littleport has 146 students on roll. The age range is 2 and 19 years of age and all pupils have Ed...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £14.68 Hourly
ALT Grade C/£14.68 per hour
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Nine Level 1 Teaching Assistants are being recruited to support learning and wellbeing at Highfield Littleport Academy, working closely with teachers to create an inclusive, caring environment where c...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,816.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £19,417.99 - £19,568.43 plus retention allowance £2749.59 - £2770.89
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Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Intervention Lead
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Intervention Lead
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are recruiting for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (ASC Intervention Lead) to join the team at Highfield Littleport Academy.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,071.00 - £31,015.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £21,866.30 - £23,328.52 (plus retention and honorarium payment)
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Communication Intervention Lead
Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Communication Intervention Lead
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Communication Specialist Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team at Highfield Littleport Academy.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,071.00 - £31,015.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade F, Actual Salary £21,866.30 - £23,328.52 (plus retention and honorarium payment)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Supporting every learner to thrive, in and beyond the classroom. A Level 3 Teaching Assistant role combining specialist SEND support, tailored learning provision and care, working as part of a collabo...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £27,060.00 - £28,154.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade E £20,353.69 - £21,176.57 Annually Actual (Plus retention payment)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
A Class Teacher role focused on delivering high-quality, inclusive learning for pupils with complex needs, working collaboratively with colleagues and families to support progress, wellbeing and indep...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS - UPS plus SEN allowance (£5,479 gross per annum)
Casual Level Teaching Assistant
Casual Level Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Highfield Littleport Academy is an area special school which is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Highfield Littleport has 146 students on roll. The age range is 2 and 19 years of age and all pupils have Ed...
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £14.68 Hourly
ALT Grade C/£14.68 per hour
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
-
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Nine Level 1 Teaching Assistants are being recruited to support learning and wellbeing at Highfield Littleport Academy, working closely with teachers to create an inclusive, caring environment where c...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,816.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £19,417.99 - £19,568.43 plus retention allowance £2749.59 - £2770.89
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
Are you looking for a different role at Highfield Littleport Academy? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
