Teaching Assistant

Laureate Community Academy, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0AN

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 3, SP 4-6 (FTE: £26,016 - £26,846 / Actual: £6,221 - £6,419 / £16,754 - £17,289 per annum)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Laureate Community Academy

Teaching Assistant 

Contract: Permanent 37 weeks per year / (Post 1 = 29.167 hours per week and Post 2 = 10.83 hours per week)

Salary: Grade 3, SP 4-6 (FTE: £26,016 - £26,846  / Actual: £6,221 - £6,419 / £16,754 - £17,289 per annum)

Start date: November 2026

 

We are seeking two skilled, experienced and flexible Teaching Assistants to join our welcoming, inclusive school community.

The two vacancies are as follows, with deployment to be agreed with the successful applicants according to their expertise and experience:

Post 1:

• 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, with a 50-minute lunch break (29 hours 10 minutes per week);

• Likely to be in Key Stage 1, including classroom support and supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 or small group basis.

• Experience of working with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities would be an advantage.

Post 2:

• 1:20-3:30pm, Monday-Friday (10 hours 50 minutes per week);

• Likely to be in Key Stage 2, including classroom support and 1:1 or small group interventions;

• Experience of delivering interventions linked to reading, maths, emotional literacy etc. would be an advantage.

 

The successful applicants will:

• Have a positive impact on the attainment and progress of pupils;

• Undertake a range of specialised tasks to support the learning and development of pupils;

• Promote pupil independence and positive behaviours for learning through a ‘least help first’ approach;

• Have an appropriate level of expertise, qualifications and/or experience, including in English and maths, and a full and relevant Level 3 qualification (or be committed to working towards this).

 

As part of the highly regarded Unity Schools Partnership, we offer: 

• Friendly, energetic pupils who are keen to learn and appreciate the support that they are given;

• A wide range of CPD opportunities, in association with the Unity Research School and Unity Teaching School Hub;

• Opportunities for career progression across the trust;

• A dedicated, supportive team of professional colleagues and governors.

 

Visits to the school, informal discussions and/or meetings prior to submitting your application are all encouraged.

Please contact the Headteacher, Mr. David Perkins, to arrange an appointment:

• Telephone 01638 663927 

• Email: head@laureateacademy.co.uk 

For more information about the school, please visit our website (www.laureateacademy.co.uk ) or Facebook page (Laureate Primary School).

 

Closing date: 09:00am, 02 November 2026

Interviews: 09 November 2026

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 Laureate Community Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Laureate Community Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/laureate-community-academy

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