Teaching Assistant

Location: Newmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom Department: School Support Staff jobs

Laureate Community Academy

Address: Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0BN

Salary: £26,016 - £26,846 pro rata (£6,221 - £17,289 per annum)

Hours: Part time, 10.83 hours per week and 29.167 hours per week, 37 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent, required from November 2026

Reference: 5621

Laureate Community Academy are seeking two skilled, experienced and flexible Teaching Assistants (TA) to join our welcoming, inclusive school community.

The two vacancies are as follows, with deployment to be agreed according to your expertise and experience:

Post 1

£16,754 - £17,289 per annum

29.167 hours per week

8.30 am to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 50-minute lunch break

Likely to be in Key Stage 1, including classroom support and supporting pupils with additional needs on a one to one or small group basis.

Experience of working with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities would be an advantage.

Post 2

£6,221 - £6,419

10.83 hours per week

1.20 pm to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday

Likely to be in Key Stage 2, including classroom support and one to one or small group interventions;

Experience of delivering interventions linked to reading, maths, emotional literacy etc. would be an advantage.

You will

have a positive impact on the attainment and progress of pupils

undertake a range of specialised tasks to support the learning and development of pupils

promote pupil independence and positive behaviours for learning through a ‘least help first’ approach

have an appropriate level of expertise, qualifications and/or experience, including in English and mathematics, and a full and relevant Level 3 qualification (or be committed to working towards this).

As part of the highly regarded Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:

friendly, energetic pupils who are keen to learn and appreciate the support that they are given

a wide range of CPD opportunities, in association with the Unity Research School and Unity Teaching School Hub

opportunities for career progression across the trust

a dedicated, supportive team of professional colleagues and governors.

Visits to the school, informal discussions and/or meetings prior to submitting your application are all encouraged.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Information Pack (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website or Facebook page (Laureate Primary School).

Please contact David Perkins, Headteacher by calling 01638 663927 or emailing: [email protected]

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9 am, 2 November 2026.

Interview date: 9 November 2026.

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

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.