Teaching Assistant (Core)
Longthorpe Primary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9QW7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Immediate
Closing date
29 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £10,522.00 - £35,412.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Point 07 - FTE £27,275
Teaching Assistant (Core) job summary
We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join the team at Longthorpe Primary Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual to make a real difference to the learning and development of our pupils.
Immediate start | Part-time | Fixed term until 31 August 2027
Grade 6 - NJC Points 07-12 | Starting annual prorated £10,522 (Full time equivalent: £27,275)
16.67 hours per week (12:00-15:20) | Monday - Friday
Term Time + 1 week equivalent hours, to be worked flexibly for training
Our school, situated to the west of Peterborough, is currently at an exciting phase of our journey following a very successful Ofsted inspection in April 2024. Our mission is to create an exceptional school which provides our children with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for the next phase of their education and beyond.
We work in close partnership with three local primary schools and one secondary as part of Keys Academies Trust.
We can offer you:
A warm, welcoming family ethos and a supportive, collaborative staff team;
Happy, sociable children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn;
A friendly team with a wealth of experience and expertise;
High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow in your role;
The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ learning, progress and wellbeing;
A strong commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and high standards of education;
Employer pension contributions;
Perkbox membership, providing access to 250+ exclusive discounts, freebies and benefits;
A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support;
Free on-site car parking;
Free tea and coffee.
We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant who:
inspires and encourages children, helping them build confidence and a love of learning;
builds positive relationships with pupils and understands their individual needs;
is enthusiastic, creative and adaptable, supporting engaging learning and helping every child reach their potential;
is committed to professional development and keen to learn and grow;
works well as part of a team, contributing positively to our supportive and inclusive school community;
brings energy, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude every day.
If you would like to visit the school or speak to someone about the role please email office@lpa.keystrust.org or telephone 01733 265959.
Closing date for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 29th September 2026. We reserve the right to close the application process early.
The Board of Trustees of Keys 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 applicant will be employed subject to satisfactory references, acceptable health and DBS safeguarding checks.
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 Longthorpe Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Longthorpe Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and wonderfully diverse school where every child is valued, encouraged and inspired to achieve their very best. We are passionate about developing confident, independent and conscientious learners who are equipped with the knowledge, skills and resilience to thrive in the future.
Our dedicated staff are at the heart of our success, working together to create a nurturing, ambitious and supportive environment where children can flourish and colleagues can make a real difference. We are proud to be a school where every day brings the opportunity to inspire, empower and shape the lives of young people – helping them to become successful learners and positive, responsible members of society.
UNITED IN DIVERSITY, INSPIRED FOR LIFE
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