Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant
Manor Drive Primary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EP20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
23 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,164.00 Annually (Actual)
Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant job summary
Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant
Term Time plus 5 Training Days
35 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.00 pm
Grade 7 Point 12, £23,164 (actual)
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 looking to appoint a creative, motivated and caring, Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant (HSTA) to join our dedicated staff. The successful candidate will be a qualified HSTA able to deliver lessons planned by the class teacher to classes across the school. Much of the week will involve providing PPA for teachers, as well delivering planned interventions for some of our children. This post would ideally suit a Teaching Assistant who has experience of working in a primary school and is looking to develop their skillset further.
We are looking for someone who has:-
Child-centred vision
Excellent communication skills
Experience of supporting teaching and learning in Early Years and KS1
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: Midday on 13 April 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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
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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