Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

Location: Grove Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Contract: Maternity Cover

Working pattern: 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade D - £14,816.17 to £15,168.16

Help every child thrive, every day.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join the team at Grove Primary School, a welcoming primary academy in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by supporting pupils' learning, progress and wellbeing, working closely with teachers to create an inclusive environment where every child can participate, achieve and grow. We are seeking someone who combines patience, adaptability and strong interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning. As part of the Active Learning Trust, you will join a people-first organisation that invests in its staff and values collaboration, professional growth and high expectations for every learner.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups to access learning and make progress in the classroom.
• Deliver planned learning activities, adapting support to meet pupils' needs and encourage inclusion and independence.
• Assist with monitoring progress, behaviour and attainment, providing feedback to teachers and maintaining accurate records.
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional wellbeing, including those with additional needs or requiring personal care.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies to support successful outcomes.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Rachel Kounnas, 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.