Support Assistant

Hampton Vale Primary Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Four Cs MAT is seeking a Support Assistant to join our team in Peterborough. The role is Grade 3 point 3, 33 hours per week, term‑time only, with a salary of £18,453 per year before deductions. You will support high-quality teaching and help raise attainment across subject areas, bringing energy, care and good communication.

We value safeguarding and expect all staff to uphold children's welfare. The closing date is 12 noon on 25 September 2026, with Enhanced DBS disclosure and references

Job description

“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” - Oprah Winfrey

Support Assistant

Grade 3 point 3 Term time only 33 hrs per week Actual salary £18,453

A vacancy has arisen for a Support Assistant to join the Four Cs MAT. The successful candidate will be someone who is caring, creative, proactive and enthusiastic and someone who will support high quality teaching and raise attainment for children across various subject areas. They will also be dynamic and motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills.

This is an exciting time to be joining the MAT as it grows and all schools in the MAT have a common interest in improving the standards for children in Peterborough. The Trust’s vision is to ensure that every child succeeds; build on what learners already know; make learning vivid and real; make learning an enjoyable experience; and enrich students’ learning experience.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25 September 2026.

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 with children's barred list check and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates. We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high amount of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, please do not reapply.