Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant - Art/DT Specialist

Manor Drive Primary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EP

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  After Easter

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,446.00 Annually (Actual)

Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant - Art/DT Specialist job summary

Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant

Art/DT Specialist

Term Time plus 5 Training Days

35 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.00 pm

Grade 7 Point 12, £22,446

This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and developing school which aims to be an outstanding provider to children in the local area.

We are seeking a passionate and creative Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant with a strong interest or expertise in Art and Design Technology to lead learning in our vibrant Creation Station. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity and practical skills across the whole primary age range, delivering engaging art and DT lessons, supporting cross-curricular projects and helping to nurture children’s confidence, problem-solving and self-expression. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, organised and confident leading whole-class sessions, with a genuine belief in the power of creativity and hands-on learning to enhance both achievement and wellbeing. If you are someone who can spark imagination, encourage innovation and bring learning to life through art and design, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who has:-

Child-centred vision

Excellent communication skills

Experience of supporting teaching and learning in across a primary school

Adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude

Excellent teamwork skills

A commitment to continued professional development

What can we offer?

The rare and exciting opportunity to teach in and be part of a developing school

The opportunity to be a part of a small supportive like-minded team with a drive to ensure the success of the school

The potential for career progression and to gain invaluable experience as the school grows

Strong focus on pupil and staff wellbeing

Brand new facilities

Who are we?

Manor Drive Primary Academy is a new school in the north of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The school welcomed the first cohort of Reception children in September 2022 and continues to grow year on year. At Manor Drive Primary Academy we pride ourselves on having a strong wellbeing ethos whilst ensuring our children are the focus of everything we do. Our values of ‘Work Hard, Be Kind and Be Brave” are embedded in our teaching strategies and the expectations we have for staff and pupils. We support our children to try their best and to demonstrate excellent learning behaviours such as determination, respect and perseverance. Our bespoke site has been carefully designed in a collaboration between architects and teachers. Our stunning school includes a purpose-built performing arts studio for our dance and drama lessons and a dedicated space for practical activities such as cooking, science and art. Outside, the children enjoy an abundance of green space with playing fields, outdoor learning and sports facilities. We have plans in place to develop a designated Forest School. A strong team spirit underpins all that we do as a school, and we are proud of the warm welcome that all staff receive.

Please apply via MyNew Term www.mynewterm.com Informal queries should be directed to Laura White, PA to the Headteacher at lwhite@manordriveprimary.org.uk

Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 9 March 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Manor Drive Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor Drive Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-drive-primary-academy

The Manor Drive Primary Academy is a new school in the north of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The school welcomed the first cohort of Reception children in September 2022 and we continue to grow year on year. At Manor Drive Primary Academy we pride ourselves on having a strong wellbeing ethos whilst ensuring our children are the focus of everything we do. Our values of ‘Work Hard, Be Kind and Be Brave” are embedded in our teaching strategies and the expectations we have for staff and pupils. We will support our children to try their best and to demonstrate excellent learning behaviours such as determination, respect and perseverance.

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