Teaching Assistant

Discovery Primary Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Primary Academy is looking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic, friendly and supportive team. You will support children across the academy, working closely with the SENCo, class teachers and other support staff to help learners achieve their potential.

The role involves working in classrooms with children in small groups or one-to-one, and may include personal care responsibilities. A good standard of written and spoken English and Maths is required.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English and Maths skills.
• Empathetic, adaptable and able to work under pressure.
• Able to support children in classrooms and in small groups/1:1.

Responsibilities

• Support children in classrooms and learning activities.
• Work with SENCo, Class Teachers and support staff.
• Assist in small group work or 1:1 support to understand lessons.
• Provide personal care for some children as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Maths proficiency

Empathy

Adaptable

Team collaboration

Job description

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; makes learning vivid and real; makes learning an enjoyable experience and enriches students’ learning experience. You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking staff team committed to every child’s success. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities are available.

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.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 20th November 2026 with interviews taking place the following week.

We reserve the right to close the job advert 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, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.