Teaching Assistant

Board Of Trustees; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions

Perkbox membership

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site car parking

Free tea and coffee

Job summary

Longthorpe Primary Academy in Peterborough is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) for a 16.67-hour per week, part-time role. Immediate start with a fixed term until 31 August 2027, to support pupil learning and wellbeing.

The role offers Grade 6 on the NJC scale, prorated starting salary £10,522 with full-time equivalent £27,275, and term-time hours plus 1 week for training. Training and development are encouraged within a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant (Level 2) role at Longthorpe Primary Academy.
• Immediate start | Part-time | Fixed term until 31 August 2027
• 16.67 hours per week (12:00-15:20) | Monday - Friday
• Term Time + 1 week equivalent hours, to be worked flexibly for training

Responsibilities

• Inspires and encourages children, helping them build confidence and a love of learning.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils and understands their individual needs.
• Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable, supporting engaging learning and helping every child reach their potential.
• Committed to professional development and keen to learn and grow.
• Works well as part of a team, contributing positively to our supportive and inclusive school community.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude every day.

Skills

Inspiring children

Relationship building

Team player

Enthusiastic

Professional development minded

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Core) at Longthorpe Primary Academy

• Job Reference #
  EDV/2026/LPA/97293
• Location
  Bradwell Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9QW
• Contract Type
  Fixed Term
• Contract Term
  Part-Time
• Salary
  £10,522.00 Annually (Actual)
  NJC Point 07 - FTE £27,275
• Hours Per Week
  16.67
• Weeks Per Year
  39
• Fixed Term End Date
  Tue 31st Aug, 2027
• Closing Date
  Midnight, Tue 29th Sep, 2026
• Start Date
  Immediate
• Positions Available
  1

About this Role

We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join the team at Longthorpe Primary Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual to make a real difference to the learning and development of our pupils.

Immediate start | Part-time | Fixed term until 31 August 2027

• Grade 6 - NJC Points 07-12 | Starting annual prorated £10,522 (Full time equivalent: £27,275)
• 16.67 hours per week (12:00-15:20) | Monday - Friday
• Term Time + 1 week equivalent hours, to be worked flexibly for training

Our school, situated to the west of Peterborough, is currently at an exciting phase of our journey following a very successful Ofsted inspection in April 2024. Our mission is to create an exceptional school which provides our children with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for the next phase of their education and beyond.

We work in close partnership with three local primary schools and one secondary as part of Keys Academies Trust.

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming family ethos and a supportive, collaborative staff team;
• Happy, sociable children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn;
• A friendly team with a wealth of experience and expertise;
• High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow in your role;
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning, progress and wellbeing;
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and high standards of education;
• Employer pension contributions;
• Perkbox membership, providing access to 250+ exclusive discounts, freebies and benefits;
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support;
• Free on-site car parking;
• Free tea and coffee.

We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant who:

• inspires and encourages children, helping them build confidence and a love of learning;
• builds positive relationships with pupils and understands their individual needs;
• is enthusiastic, creative and adaptable, supporting engaging learning and helping every child reach their potential;
• is committed to professional development and keen to learn and grow;
• works well as part of a team, contributing positively to our supportive and inclusive school community;
• brings energy, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude every day.

If you would like to visit the school or speak to someone about the role please email [email protected] or telephone [phone].

Closing date for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 29th September 2026. We reserve the right to close the application process early.

The Board of Trustees of Keys Academies Trust 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 applicant will be employed subject to satisfactory references, acceptable health and DBS safeguarding checks.

This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual to make a real difference to the learning and development of our pupils.

Our school, situated to the west of Peterborough, is currently at an exciting phase of our journey following a very successful Ofsted inspection in April 2024. Our mission is to create an exceptional school which provides our children with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for the next phase of their education and beyond. We work in close partnership with three local primary schools and one secondary as part of Keys Academies Trust.

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming family ethos and a supportive, collaborative staff team;
• Happy, sociable children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn;
• A friendly team with a wealth of experience and expertise;
• High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow in your role;
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning, progress and wellbeing;
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and high standards of education;
• Employer pension contributions;
• Perkbox membership, providing access to 250+ exclusive discounts, freebies and benefits;
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support;
• Free on-site car parking;
• Free tea and coffee.

We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant who:

• inspires and encourages children, helping them build confidence and a love of learning;
• builds positive relationships with pupils and understands their individual needs;
• is enthusiastic, creative and adaptable, supporting engaging learning and helping every child reach their potential;
• is committed to professional development and keen to learn and grow;
• works well as part of a team, contributing positively to our supportive and inclusive school community