Teaching Assistant

Upwell Academy, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9EW

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Actual £19328 - £19635

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inspiring team. In this rewarding role, you will help create a positive learning environment where every child feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers, pupils, and families, you will play a vital part in nurturing confidence, supporting individual needs, and celebrating every success. If you are caring, patient, and committed to helping children thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

About You

• English and Maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or equivalent.
• A Teaching Assistant Qualification, or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.

Upwell Academy is a vibrant and values-led school where every child is empowered to succeed. Guided by our core values; Empower, Motivate, Achieve, and Transform, we foster a supportive environment that nurtures both academic and personal growth. Our dedicated team works in close partnership with families to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a collaborative, community-focused school, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
  

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Upwell Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 180 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Upwell Academy website
• Email address: peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upwell-academy

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