Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Location: Chesterton Primary School, Cambridge
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term Time Only (38 weeks)
Salary: ALT Grade D £19,261.02 - £19,718.67Annually Actual

At Chesterton Primary School, we are looking for a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to play a valued role in supporting teaching and learning across the classroom. Working closely with teachers, this role focuses on supporting individuals and small groups, adapting activities to meet diverse needs and helping every pupil to participate, progress and feel included. Alongside contributing to planning and providing feedback on progress, the postholder will support pupils’ social and emotional development, creating a positive and nurturing environment. We are seeking someone who is practical, attentive and committed to high expectations, with a genuine belief that every child can achieve.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups, including pupils with SEND or additional needs
• Deliver and adapt planned learning activities under teacher direction, promoting inclusion and independence
• Assist with monitoring, recording and reporting pupils’ progress and behaviour
• Provide personal, social and emotional support, including wellbeing, behaviour and care needs
• Contribute to a safe, positive learning environment and build effective relationships with pupils, staff and families

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 pensions.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Amy Nestor, Office Manager, at: admin@chestertonprimary.org

Please note: previous applicants need not apply

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.

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.