Teaching Assistant; Level 3

Location: Highfield Littleport Academy, Littleport, Ely
Contract: Part time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per year - Monday 08.30am to 16.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 08.40am to 15.30pm
Salary: ALT Grade E £20,353.69 - £21,176.57 Annually Actual (Plus retention payment £2,881.48 - £2,997.97)

We are looking for two skilled and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant’s to join Highfield Littleport Academy, working closely with teachers to remove barriers to learning and help every pupil thrive. This role blends specialist classroom support with a strong focus on SEND, personal development and wellbeing, from adapting learning activities to supporting individual plans and providing care where needed. Set within a dedicated specialist provision in Cambridgeshire, this is an opportunity to be part of a team that is ambitious for every learner, where collaboration, professional trust and a shared commitment to improvement underpin everything we do.

These roles have been created as part of the continued growth of our provision, offering a meaningful opportunity to join a team that is expanding with purpose and making a tangible difference for children and young people.

• Deliver and adapt learning activities for individuals and small groups, supporting progress across the curriculum.
• Provide specialist support for learners with additional needs, contributing to and implementing individual development plans.
• Support pupils’ personal, social and emotional development, including personal care and medical needs where required.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, working closely with teachers and contributing to reviews and reports.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals, supporting a safe, inclusive learning environment.

• 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 Viv Up employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension.
• Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity and our Academy, then please contact Emma Brooke (School Business Manager) on  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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 value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.