Join Astrea Academy Trust as a Teaching Assistant at St Ivo Academy!

Required: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Fixed term post to 31 August 2025
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time plus professional days)
Salary: SCP 6 to 8, £23,893 to £24,702 full time, £18,000 to £18,610 actual

About Us: St Ivo Academy is a large 11-18 comprehensive academy located in the town of St Ives, Cambridgeshire. With around 1700 students, including 300 in our Sixth Form, we are proud of our 70-year history and our place within the local community. We are a truly comprehensive and inclusive academy, embracing everyone from students preparing for Oxbridge to the most vulnerable. Our commitment to a values-driven, inclusive, aspirational, and academic education ensures all our students learn, thrive, and lead successful lives.

Your Role: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our thriving team. You will support students in their learning, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Access to excellent CPD opportunities and career development.
• Supportive Environment: Highly visible and supportive senior leaders who have your back.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for promotion within the Astrea Cambridgeshire region.
• Further Qualifications: The chance to complete additional qualifications.
• Work-Life Balance: Systems that ensure you can focus on your core purpose.
• Health Support: Access to AXA’s 24/7 health support line for medical advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice deduction for bicycles and cycling accessories.
• Discounts and Savings: Access to the Blue Light Card and Costco membership.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Paid leave to support our people when they need it the most.
• Optical Care: Financial contribution to optical care for habitual DSE users.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for our people and their families.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Available at The Gym Group with 245 locations nationwide.

What We Are Looking For:

• Hard-working professionals with excellent knowledge in their area of expertise.
• Colleagues who are aligned to our values and mission. If you fit with our culture, you will love working here.
• Colleagues who passionately believe that all children can achieve, no matter their starting point, background, or needs. Someone who does not make excuses for what children can achieve.

Flexible Interview Dates: The academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window (if applicable).

Ready to Make a Difference? Take the next step in your career and join our forward-thinking team. Apply today and be part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: £18,000.00-£18,610.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EDV/2025/SIA/62640