Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only, Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Salary: ALT Grade F (£23,531.72 - £25,105.41 Actual)

We are looking for a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4) to join Hillside Primary School in Ipswich, working closely with teachers to support high-quality learning for individuals, groups and whole classes. This is a hands-on, purposeful role for someone who brings sound judgment, strong relationships and a belief that every child can succeed. As part of Active Learning Trust, Hillside is a community primary school where collaboration, inclusion and improvement matter. The role offers scope to use specialist strengths, take ownership of agreed learning activities and contribute positively to pupils’ academic progress and wellbeing, within a supportive school and Trust that invests in its people.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes under agreed supervision, adapting approaches to meet pupil needs.
• Provide specialist support, including SEN, EAL or subject-specific input, contributing to individual development plans and reviews.
• Support pupils’ academic progress, behaviour, and personal, emotional and social development.
• Assess, record and report on pupil progress, sharing information constructively with teachers, parents and relevant professionals.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school, including supervision, visits and supporting colleagues where required.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Lucy Wass, Headteacher, at: l.wass@hillsideprimary.co.uk

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 6 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.