Teaching Assistant
Steeple Bumpstead Primary School
Contract: Temporary, 29.35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
Salary: NJC Scale 2, SP 2-4 (FTE: £24,414 - £25,185/ Actual: £16,193 - £16,704 per annum)
Start Date: 01.09.2026
Steeple Bumpstead Primary School is a friendly one-form entry primary school located close to Haverhill and part of the Unity Schools Partnership.
We are seeking an excellent teaching assistant to join our team as maternity cover.
The post will be a mixture of general classroom support and support for individual children.
The post will be working every day from 8.20am – 3.15pm. It will include half an hour of lunch duty.
We are looking for someone who:
- is calm, positive and patient
- will support our trauma informed schools approach
- is passionate about supporting every child to achieve
- has the interpersonal skills to develop positive and supportive relationships with children, colleagues and parents
- is able to use their own initiative and can 'think on their feet'
- is efficient and organised
- has experience working with children with special educational needs
As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:
- a very friendly and welcoming school
- lovely, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic learners
- supportive colleagues and parents
- a supportive and driven leadership team
- a wide range of CPD opportunities both through the school and through Unity
- a 2 week October half term break and a wellbeing day off each year Please see the job descriptions for more details.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office on 01440 730220 or [email protected] for more information or to arrange a visit.
Closing Date: 9:00am, 29.06.2026
Interviews 03.07.2026
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.
2026-06-29
