Teaching Assistant
Location: Wickhambrook Primary Academy
Job start: 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent, part time (33.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year)
Salary: USP Grade 2 SP - 3-4 (fte £24,795-£25,185/ Actual £18,631 - £18,924 per annum) Local Government Pension Scheme
Wickhambrook Primary Academy is a one-form-entry primary school in the heart of rural Suffolk, with close links to schools and activities in Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and Haverhill.
We are a vibrant community involved in many local activities. Are you ready, honest and determined?
An exciting opportunity is available at Wickhambrook Primary Academy for a highly skilled Teaching Assistant to support the learning of our fantastic pupils.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
- is committed to continuing their professional development
- is a reliable team member
- is child-centred
- is ready, honest and determined
We are committed to working closely with families and the local community to ensure the best outcomes for our children. Our school offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a dedicated staff team who support one another and share a clear vision for school development.
If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team and help make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
We can offer:
- a friendly, welcoming school with a supportive, creative staff team
- dedicated colleagues and a supportive, driven leadership team with an excellent team ethos
- friendly, well-behaved children with a positive attitude to learning
- a commitment to your professional development, with investment in training and trust-wide opportunities
- partnerships with other local schools as part of Unity Schools Partnership
- a wellbeing support service, a wellbeing day for all staff, and a comprehensive benefits package
It is important to feel a sense of belonging at work, and the work you do is valued by our pupils, so even small positive differences can make a big impact.
We want to ensure you have a good work-life balance, and one of the ways we achieve this is by having a two-week autumn half-term break.
Full details are in the candidate pack. If you feel you could be successful in this post, we would welcome your application—even if you do not meet every requirement.
Unity Schools Partnership is a family of 40 schools across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire (and Romford in East London). Working through geographical hubs, we collaborate to deliver the highest standards of education through ethical leadership, evidence-informed practice and a shared ambition to transform lives—shaped by our values of integrity, inclusion and kindness.
We encourage applicants to arrange a visit to the school. To do so, please contact Julie Buck on [email protected] or 01440 820309.
Closing Date: 09:00am 26th June 2026
Interviews: 6th July 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.
2026-06-26
