General Teaching Assistant

General Teaching Assistant at Discovery Primary Academy

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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/DPA/24212

Location
Mountsteven Avenue, Walton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6HX

Contract Type
Fixed Term

Contract Term
Part-Time

Salary
£19,989.63 Annually (Actual)

Grade 6 Point 7

Hours Per Week
32.5

Weeks Per Year
38

Fixed Term End Date
Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 2nd Nov, 2026

Start Date
As soon as possible

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
Week commencing 2nd November 2026

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About this Role

This is an exciting time to be joining Discovery Primary Academy. As part of the Four Cs Multi Academy Trust, we have a common interest in improving the standards for students in Peterborough. The Trust's vision is to ensure that every student succeeds; build on what learners already know; make learning vivid and real; make learning an enjoyable experience and enrich students' learning experience.

Discovery Primary Academy is looking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will enjoy working with children and play a key role in supporting children across the academy. They will be a caring, creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to support high quality teaching and have a passion for helping children achieve their full potential.

As a General Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our children thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The role requires the candidate to work closely with our SENCo, Class Teachers and other support staff. Your day will be spent in classrooms, working alongside children in small groups or supporting children on a one-to-one basis to fully understand the lesson.

We are looking for an empathetic and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and has the natural ability to solve challenges. The role requires good physical and emotional resilience, as part of this role will be to provide personal care for some children, as required.

To support our children the ideal candidate will have a good standard of written and spoken English and Maths skills.

Please apply via MyNewTerm - informal enquiries should be directed to Debby Pinfold, Academy Business Manager, via email [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 2nd November 2026 with interviews taking place later that week.

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Discovery Primary Academy is looking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will enjoy working with children and play a key role in supporting children across the academy. They will be a caring, creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to support high quality teaching and have a passion for helping children achieve their full potential.

As a General Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our children thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The role requires the candidate to work closely with our SENCo, Class Teachers and other support staff. Your day will be spent in classrooms, working alongside children in small groups or supporting children on a one-to-one basis to fully understand the lesson.

We are looking for an empathetic and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and has the natural ability to solve challenges. The role requires good physical and emotional resilience, as part of this role will be to provide personal care for some children, as required.

To support our children the ideal candidate will have a good standard of written and spoken English and Maths skills.