Key Stage 1/Early Years Teaching Assistant

Woodston Primary School; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Peterborough is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will support children's learning and contribute to the school's inclusive ethos. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment. The role is initially temporary until August 2025, with part-time hours considered.

Benefits

Supportive staff and governors

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Amazing outdoor spaces and bright learning environment

Qualifications

• Ability to support a caring and inclusive ethos.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider workings of the school.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development.
• Assist the teacher in planning and delivering lessons.

Skills

Creativity

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant who is creative, possesses good literacy, numeracy and communication skills, and cares about giving children a great start in life. We are keen to hear from candidates who can support the caring and inclusive ethos of the school and contribute to the wider workings of the school.

Details

Salary: Grade 6 Point 7-12 (dependent on experience). Point 7 £25,584.00 FTE. Point 12 £27,711.00 FTE

Location: Woodston Primary School, Celta Road, Peterborough PE2 9ER

Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm (part-time hours considered)

Reports to: SLT Member (TBC)

Start Date: as soon as possible

Closing Date: 6pm on 30th September 2025

Contract: Initially temporary to 31st August 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 6th October 2025. If we have a strong field of applicants we may offer an interview earlier than advertised.

About the role

Woodston is a happy and successful school with a friendly team. The successful applicant will be supported through coaching and mentoring and provided with the relevant CPD to be successful and effective in their role. There will also be opportunities to network with others across the Trust and more widely.

We can offer

• Amazing outdoor spaces and a bright, well-resourced learning environment
• A positive school that is open to new ideas and keen to develop further
• Happy, friendly and motivated children
• An inclusive school where achievement is celebrated
• Supportive staff, parents and governors
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Strong school partnerships within OWN

Equality and safeguarding

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, as well as social media checks.

How to apply

Applications are made through My New Term by visiting: Woodston Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm

More information on the school can be found at www.woodstonprimary.org.uk and the wider trust at www.own-trust.education

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Nikki Lamond, [e-mail]