Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Peterborough is seeking a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant for a fixed term position. The role involves providing classroom support to pupils, ensuring their welfare and enhancing their educational experience. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers part-time hours and is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Health and wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work Scheme

EyeCare Vouchers

Annual flu vaccinations

Pension and annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant is preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and parents.
• Can handle a busy workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom environment.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

Skills

Experience working with children

Safeguarding commitment

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Enthusiasm for education

Flexibility

Job description

Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School

Part of the Diocese of Ely Multi‑Academy Trust (DEMAT)

We are seeking to appoint a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant for a fixed term for one year.

Point 5 (FTE £25,583 per year, approximate £11,563 pro‑rate)

20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Commencing: as soon as possible.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team, working 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. The purpose of this role is to provide pupils with classroom support.

For further information about the role, please download the job description attached or visit our website: https://www.demat.org.uk/recruitment

About You

• Have experience of working with children and/or as a Teaching Assistant
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Be enthusiastic, ambitious and serious about improving children’s life chances through education
• Be highly organised, conscientious and able to set clear priorities when managing a busy workload
• Be able to work cooperatively and communicate clearly with fellow colleagues, parents and pupils
• Have a ‘can‑do’ attitude and has the ability to use their initiative
• Be able to work flexibly and professionally

About Us

DEMAT has recently won the Multi‑Academy Trust of the Year 2024 at the National School Awards making this a very exciting time to join us! The award recognises our extraordinary educational achievements as a multi‑academy trust. To read more, please visit our website: https://www.demat.org.uk.

DEMAT is a large multi‑academy Trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Our primary focus as a Trust is to ensure that every child in our schools receives a world‑class education through a knowledge‑rich curriculum which values the arts as well as what may be perceived as more academic subjects. We are unapologetic about holding the highest expectations for our children, for their outcomes as well as their behaviour and personal development. DEMAT’s vision is to: To learn. To know. To lead out. This sets out what we do as a Trust and how we work with our children to become confident within society and to develop as individuals. This is encapsulated in the DEMAT Promise and underpinned by our values of Love, Community, Trust, Respect, Ambition. To find out more about the Trust, please visit https://www.demat.org.uk/.

What We Offer

• Career progression opportunities internally and/or across a large number of DEMAT schools.
• A supportive work environment with a Trust that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work with 24‑hour access to our Employee Assistant Programme.
• GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to EyeCare Vouchers.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• A generous pension and annual leave entitlement.
• Inclusive policies and practices.
• Well‑behaved and enthusiastic children.
• Strong links with the community and local church groups.

For more information, please download the job description and person specification attached or visit our website: https://stangroundstjohns.demat.org.uk/.

Onsite visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged: to arrange an appointment please call 01733 703257 or email [e-mail].

Closing Date: Thursday 30 November 2025, 12pm

(We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications)

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Safer Recruitment

The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio‑economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMAT’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.