Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break 

Work Commitment: 39 weeks 

Salary: Level 2 SCP 5 (FTE £23,500.00 subject to qualifications and experience) 

Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 

Closing date: 7th January 2026

Interviews: 13th January 2026

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team at Gorefield Primary Academy.

We are looking for someone with recent, relevant experience who will bring positivity, enthusiasm and a commitment to children's learning to our small, friendly village school. The ideal candidate will have a range of experience across Key Stage 1 and 2, including working with children with additional needs.

The right candidate will need to be adaptable, enthusiastic, highly-motivated and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. They must demonstrate full commitment to the school and its aim to raise standards.

You will assist the class teacher in the delivery of high Quality First Teaching, as well as supporting children one-to-one in the classroom and at unstructured times as needed.

What we offer:

- Supportive leadership: Work alongside a team of experienced educators who value your input and encourage your growth.

- Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you reach your potential.

- Wellbeing support: We prioritise staff wellbeing with dedicated resources and a caring culture.

- Inclusive Community: Be part of a warm, welcoming school where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

What we're looking for:

- A positive, proactive and outgoing attitude.

- Someone who loves to laugh, smile and brings joy to the school environment.

- A genuine love for working with children.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

- Commitment to supporting pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Gorefield Primary Academy is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust (MAT) specialising in the Primary and Secondary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children.

Further benefits include:

- A caring, nurturing and welcoming ethos

- Enthusiastic and polite children

- Collaborative approach to working

- Opportunities to train/work with other schools within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources

- A friendly, experienced and professional team

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Discounted Childcare Vouchers

We warmly welcome you to visit the school before you apply. For information on who we are and what we do why not browse our website: https://www.gorefieldprimary.co.uk/

Application forms can be downloaded from the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust website: https://diamondlearningtrust.com/career-opportunities/

Application forms with covering letter should be sent to HR@diamondlearningtrust.com

or posted to:

HR Department

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust

C/o Wintringham Primary Academy

Nuffield Road

St Neots

Cambridgeshire

PE19 2OW

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact the school office on 01945 870321 or email office@gorefield.cambs.sch.uk

Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post. Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.