Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant

Manor Drive Primary Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Drive Primary Academy in Peterborough is seeking a Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant to join a developing school. You will support pupils with lessons planned by teachers, mainly in Early Years and KS1, and provide PPA cover across classes.

The role is term-time plus five training days, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £23,164 (Grade 7, point 12). This is a child-centred, collaborative environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Child-centred vision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in Early Years and KS1.
• Adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons planned by the class teacher to classes across the school.
• Provide PPA cover for teachers.
• Deliver planned interventions for some children.

Skills

PPA support

Interventions

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

Qualified HSTA

Job description

Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant

Term Time plus 5 Training Days

35 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.00 pm

Grade 7 Point 12, £23,164 (actual)

This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and developing school which aims to be an outstanding provider to children in the local area. We are looking to appoint a creative, motivated and caring, Highly Skilled Teaching Assistant (HSTA) to join our dedicated staff. The successful candidate will be a qualified HSTA able to deliver lessons planned by the class teacher to classes across the school. Much of the week will involve providing PPA for teachers, as well delivering planned interventions for some of our children. This post would ideally suit a Teaching Assistant who has experience of working in a primary school and is looking to develop their skillset further.

We are looking for someone who has:-

Child-centred vision

Excellent communication skills

Experience of supporting teaching and learning in Early Years and KS1

Adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude

Excellent teamwork skills

A commitment to continued professional development

What can we offer?

The rare and exciting opportunity to teach in and be part of a developing school

The opportunity to be a part of a small supportive like-minded team with a drive to ensure the success of the school

The potential for career progression and to gain invaluable experience as the school grows

Strong focus on pupil and staff wellbeing

Brand new facilities

Who are we?

Manor Drive Primary Academy is a new school in the north of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The school welcomed the first cohort of Reception children in September 2022 and continues to grow year on year. At Manor Drive Primary Academy we pride ourselves on having a strong wellbeing ethos whilst ensuring our children are the focus of everything we do. Our values of ‘Work Hard, Be Kind and Be Brave’ are embedded in our teaching strategies and the expectations we have for staff and pupils. We support our children to try their best and to demonstrate excellent learning behaviours such as determination, respect and perseverance. Our bespoke site has been carefully designed in a collaboration between architects and teachers. Our stunning school includes a purpose-built performing arts studio for our dance and drama lessons and a dedicated space for practical activities such as cooking, science and art. Outside, the children enjoy an abundance of green space with playing fields, outdoor learning and sports facilities. We have plans in place to develop a designated Forest School. A strong team spirit underpins all that we do as a school, and we are proud of the warm welcome that all staff receive.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Tuesday 1 September 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.