We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team here at Corby Primary Academy.

You will be based with a class and support both within and outside the classroom environment. Previous experience of working with children is essential.  The post will be 32.5 hours a week, term time only.  The position is fixed term until 17th July 2026.

About us:

Corby Primary Academy is a thriving GAT academy in Oakley Vale, Corby.  A new build opening in 2014, this is an innovative and inclusive academy for children aged 3-11 and is led by a Primary Principal. Greenwood Academies Trust are now looking to appoint an inspirational school leader to lead, grow and inspire the Corby Primary Academy community through its next phase of development.

The academy is a warm and friendly environment that delivers an engaging curriculum to pupils from Nursery to Year 6.  We are proud of our pupils who are expected to work hard and give their best. In return, the staff team are committed to planning and teaching high quality lessons that are purposeful and build on pupils’ knowledge and skills, utilising the excellent school grounds and facilities.

For more information, please visit: https://www.corbyprimaryacademy.org/

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.