Teaching Assistant

Cit (community Inclusive Trust); Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding induction process

CPD programme

Career progression opportunities

Make a difference in young people’s\nl

Involvement in academy development

Forward-thinking leadership

Pension scheme

Job summary

Linchfield Academy, a two-form entry primary school for children aged 4 to 11, is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team at Crowson Way, Deeping St James, Peterborough.

This permanent, part-time position (32.5 hours per week) runs during term time plus one week. We offer an outstanding induction, CPD, and opportunities to contribute to a caring, high-achievement environment within the CIT Multi Academy Trust.

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Linchfield Academy

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/LA/39287
• Location: Crowson Way, Deeping St James, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8EY
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £21,969.00 - £23,026.00 Annually (Actual)
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, Term time + 1 week G3.6-9 £21,968 - £23,025 FTE
• Hours Per Week: 32.5
• Weeks Per Year: 39
• Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 11th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): To be agreed
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About this Role

Linchfield Academy caters for children between the ages of 4 to 11. We are a two-form entry school and can take up to 420 children.

We encourage children to work towards their highest personal achievement, within a broad and balanced curriculum on offer. We endeavour to promote positive relationships where both staff and children can inspire each other to achieve their full potential. Personal and social learning is an important aspect of our curriculum, especially the development of self-confidence, self-discipline, and consideration for others.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

The benefits we can offer:

• An outstanding induction process
• A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
• An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike2Work Scheme

For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on 01778 347450 or via email - [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 11th October 2026

Interviews will take place: To be agreed

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

Linchfield Academy caters for children between the ages of 4 to 11. We are a two-form entry school and can take up to 420 children. We encourage children to work towards their highest personal achievement, within a broad and balanced curriculum on offer. We endeavour to promote positive relationships where both staff and children can inspire each other to achieve their full potential. Personal and social learning is an important aspect of our curriculum, especially the development of self-confidence, self-discipline, and consideration for others. The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

• An outstanding induction process
• A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
• An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike2Work Scheme