Teaching Assistant

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.