Teaching Assistant

Unity Schools Partnership; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Supportive leadership

Development & wellbeing focus

High quality professional development

Job summary

Castle Manor Academy, part of Unity Schools Partnership, is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support learning across Years 7 to 11, in class and small-group interventions within our mainstream SEND provision. A C grade in GCSE Maths and English, and experience with SEND, are required. You will work well in a team and uphold the PROUD values.

This permanent, part-time role offers development opportunities, a supportive leadership team and access to high-quality professional development.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs, ideally in a secondary setting.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate PROUD values: Professional, Resilient, Optimistic, Understanding and Driven.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across Years 7–11 in the classroom and in small group interventions.
• Work within our mainstream SEND provision to support pupils.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment and promote pupil wellbeing.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

SEND experience

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C)

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Part Time, 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: USP Grade 3, SP 4-6 (FTE: £26,016 - £26,846 / Actual: £20,577 - £21,234 per annum)

Castle Manor Academy is seeking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant to support learning across Years 7 to 11, both in the classroom, and in small group interventions across our mainstream SEND provision. Applicants would be required to have achieved at least a C grade in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent, and have previous experience of working with children with additional needs, ideally in a secondary school setting. Applicants will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team, enjoy working with children, and, at all times, demonstrate our PROUD values: Professional, Resilient, Optimistic, Understanding and Driven.

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming team
• A supportive leadership team
• A workplace which really focuses on your development and wellbeing
• High quality professional development

This role can be an excellent platform to gain experience prior to teacher training or to gain experiencefor specialist roles as well as develop within the role.

We are located 20 miles from Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. More information about our school can be found on our website www.castlemanor.org.uk . For enquiries about the role please contact SENDco Mr Paul Gardiner on 01440 705501, [e-mail]

Closing date:2ndOctober 2026

Interviews:Week beginning 5th October 2026.

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.