Teaching Assistant

William Law CofE Primary School; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

William Law CofE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant. The role focuses on enhancing the education of well-behaved pupils in a supportive environment, with a strong emphasis on personal and professional development. The successful candidate will work with a committed team and contribute to a positive and Christian ethos in the school.

Benefits

Supportive SLT streamlining systems

Personalized approach to professional development

Qualifications

• Be a committed and inspirational teaching assistant.
• Strive for excellence.
• Have high expectations of self and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in primary education.
• Assist in delivering high-quality education and feedback.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Teamwork

Job description

Hours: Term time only plus one inset day every September.

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (32.5 hrs per week) with half an hour for lunch for the Fixed Term Contracts until 31/08/2026.

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (30 hours per week) with an hour for lunch for the permanent contract.

Salary: Grade D (point 3-4) - Full time equivalent £24,027. Actual salary is £17,219.47 (£12.45 per hour) for the permanent position and £17,532.84 (£12.45 per hour) for the Fixed Term positions.

This school is a member of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) https://www.pdet.org.uk/ and has a new Senior Leadership Team.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and have introduced several initiatives to support work-life balance:

• Staff meetings are only 1 hour.
• CPD is creatively integrated into the school day through Team Meetings and a supportive coaching model.
• Live marking approach emphasizes in-the-moment feedback during lessons.
• Regular release time for subject leaders.
• PPA time at home.
• Shared team planning within a 3-form entry primary.
• Supportive SLT streamlining systems to reduce workload.

The ideal candidates would:

• Be enthusiastic and lively.
• Be a committed and inspirational teaching assistant.
• Strive for excellence.
• Have high expectations of self and pupils.
• Be a team player.

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils.
• Friendly and supportive staff and Governors.
• A caring Christian ethos.
• Support with 3 classes per year group.
• A “Good” Ofsted report (March 2023) – view report.
• An “Excellent” SIAMS report (April 2019).
• A personalized approach to professional development and career growth.

William Law CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.