Teaching Assistant

Jack Hunt Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9PY

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Grade 6 pt 7 - 12
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Grade 6 pt 7 - 12

Teaching Assistant job summary

We require an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our strong, diverse Inclusion Team.

The successful applicant will work with students with a variety of learning difficulties including those who are part of the school’s Specialist Hub Provision for learners with Physical Disability, and students with additional language needs.

Experience preferred although not essential, as full training will be given.

Teamwork and flexibility are essential.

Working Hours:

The appointment is open for full/part-time. Start and finish times can be discussed to accommodate childcare commitments.

Salary:

Salary will be paid at NJC SCP Grade 6 Point 7 to 12

With a full-time equivalent salary of £26402 - £28,597 per annum, starting at Point 7 (pro-rata based on hours will apply £19864 - £21515).

Benefits:

Employer Pension contribution of 22% meaning we will save together for your retirement.

Life Assurance

Occupational Sick pay protecting you and your family.

Over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners Perkbox.

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

On-site flu vaccinations every Autumn

Free on-site car parking

On-site nursery

For more information, please contact recruitment@jha.keystrust.org

The Governing Body of Jack Hunt Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Closing date: Friday 29 th May 2026 at 9.00am

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates invited for interview. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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 Jack Hunt Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1891 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Jack Hunt Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/jack-hunt-school

Jack Hunt is an oversubscribed 11-18 vibrant, multi ethnic co-educational,
comprehensive school with outstanding community cohesion.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough