Teaching Assistant

Location: Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk Contract: Part Time, Fixed-term until 31/08/2027 Working Pattern: 32.5 hours, Term time Only (38 weeks) Salary: ALT Grade D £19,261.02 - £19,718.61 Annually Actual We are looking for Teaching Assistant's (Level 2) to join our team at Hillside Primary School & Nursery in Ipswich, a welcoming and inclusive school community where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with teachers, supporting learning both in the classroom and through targeted small group or individual support, while helping pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. We are seeking someone who brings warmth, patience and high expectations, and who shares our commitment to ensuring that all children, including those with additional needs, can participate fully, make progress and flourish. Summary of Key Responsibilities Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups, adapting activities to meet pupils’ needs. Promote inclusion, independence, engagement and positive behaviour across the classroom. Assist in monitoring, recording and reporting pupil progress, attainment and wellbeing. Support pupils with SEND, personal care, social development and emotional wellbeing where required. Prepare learning resources and work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals to support pupil success Why Join Our Trust? 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 VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and LGPS Contact If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Cheryl Ratcliffe, Office Manager, at: c.ratcliffe@hillsideprimary.co.uk 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 4 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.