Teaching Assisant - Great Haddon Primary School - Opening September 2026

Hampton Academies Trust, Peterborough, PE7 8BF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,648.00 - £21,282.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6 - £26,402 - £28,598 FTE, pay award pending

Teaching Assisant - Great Haddon Primary School - Opening September 2026 job summary

Great Haddon Primary School

Great Haddon Primary School is a new 4 - 11 primary school which is due to open in September 2026 and will grow into a two-form entry primary school with a nursery. While the permanent school building is being completed, reception year pupils will be temporarily housed at Hampton College Primary Phase from September 2026 until its opening in early 2027.

Required for September 2026:

Teaching Assistant - Level 2

We are excited to invite applications for the role of Teaching Assistant at Great Haddon Primary School which is opening to pupils from September 2026.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a founding team, helping to shape the culture, values and success of our school from the very beginning. The successful candidate will play a key role in building strong foundations for our youngest learners and establishing high expectations for learning to ensure every child can thrive.

Hours of Work

8.30am to 3.30pm (with a 30minute unpaid lunch break) 4 days a week

8.30am to 4.00pm (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break) 1 day a week

This equates to 33 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a term time only basis. We will confirm which day of the week requires a 4.00pm finish as soon as possible.

As part of your role as a Teaching Assistant, you will be required to carry out 30 minutes of Midday Supervision per day, which is a great way to build positive relationships with all children.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the class teacher in a mixed Reception / Year 1 class (depending on pupil numbers)
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources
• Provide support for pupils with additional needs where required
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider school community
• Play an active role in shaping the ethos and values of a new school

We are looking for someone who:

• Is caring, patient and has a proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for education and child development
• Previous experience of working in EYFS and or KS1 is desirable

The closing date for this role is 9.00am on Monday 22 June 2026

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30 June 2026

To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, please complete an application via My New Term.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Hampton Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Hampton Academies Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hampton-academies-trust

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