Join Our Team as a Learning Support Assistant!
We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support named children with EHCPs and/or to work with groups of children to provide interventions.
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Isle of Ely Primary School
Salary: ALT Grade D - £19,094.56 - £19,548.12 (actual)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.15am-3.15pm, term time plus 5 training days
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
The posts may include:
- Working with a named child
- Supporting groups of children or a class of children
- Providing interventions
- Supporting other adults within the classroom
- Record keeping as required
As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life
- Friendly and supportive colleagues
- An ethos of teamwork and collaboration
- A school committed to providing the best for all of its learners
- An attractive and excellent learning environment - indoors and out
- Opportunities for further professional development
For further details, please contact our Headteacher, Mrs. Bryony Surtees, at bsurtees@isleofelyprimary.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.
We only accept applications submitted online via MyNewTerm, our chosen applicant tracking system, and which are completed before the closing deadline. 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 (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). 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.