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: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Join our team and help make a positive impact on the lives of our students!
Isle of Ely Primary School is located to the north of Ely on a new housing development. Our fabulous state of the art, purpose built school is light, airy and spacious . As a two form entry school, we currently have over 400 children from Nursery to Year 6. We have a clear vision and determination to ensure all children are in receipt of high quality teaching and learning, make good progress and achieve true potential.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
To work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff
To implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities to pupil's responses as appropriate
To supporting pupils emotional and social well-being, reporting any problems to the teacher
Our People-First Philosophy
At Active Learning Trust, we invest in you from day one. We love working with specialists who are united by their skills and passion for shaping the future of education. We provide tailored coaching, leadership training and clear progression pathways that turn roles into fulfilling, lifelong careers. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put your growth and well-being at the heart of everything we do - so that you can focus on making a real difference in our schools and beyond.
Why Join Our Trust?
Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Local Government Pensions.
Contact
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity and our Academy, then please contact Bryony Surtees on 01353 612818, or email 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.