Teaching Assistant

Location: The Albert Pye and Ravensmere Schools Federation, Beccles, Suffolk

Contract: Fixed Term until 31.08.2027, 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade D - £18,520.22 to £18,960.20

Help every child take their next step.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join The Albert Pye and Ravensmere Schools Federation, a welcoming primary federation in Beccles where children are encouraged to enjoy, aspire and achieve. Working closely with teachers and support colleagues, this role is central to helping pupils engage confidently in learning, overcome barriers and thrive both academically and socially. We are seeking someone who combines patience, warmth and high expectations, with the ability to build positive relationships and adapt support to individual needs. In return, you will join a collaborative school community and a people-first Trust committed to helping both children and staff flourish.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by working with individual pupils and small groups under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Deliver planned learning activities, promote inclusion and encourage independent learning.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND, additional learning needs or barriers to learning.
• Contribute to pupil wellbeing, behaviour, personal care and social development where required.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback to teachers and build positive relationships with pupils, families and external professionals

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Louise Creed, Headteacher, at: [email removed]

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.