Teaching Assistant

Northborough Primary School; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Northborough Primary School is recruiting dedicated teaching staff to provide excellent classroom practice for children aged 5-11. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for education and a commitment to professional development in a supportive village school at the heart of its community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Focus on staff wellbeing

Idyllic location with outdoor learning

Qualifications

• Motivating and inspiring children.
• Professional development commitment.
• Experience in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to children.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Promote welfare and safeguarding principles.

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

Teamwork

Child-centered approach

Positive attitude

Approachable manner

Job description

Working hours and contracts available:

• 26.25 hours per week (1 position)
• 13.75 hours per week (2 positions, one is a fixed term contract until 31/8/2026)

Hours to be worked between 9am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time.

Northborough Primary School is a caring and welcoming village school, set at the heart of a supportive community. We are a dedicated team with hardworking and enthusiastic children.

We are part of the Soke Education Trust – a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) which includes Alderman Jacobs Primary School, Wittering Primary School, John Clare Primary School, Gunthorpe Primary School and Werrington Primary School.

What are we looking for?

Someone who has:

• Excellent classroom practice and high expectations
• The skills, potential and ambition to be an outstanding practitioner
• A passion to make a positive difference to our children and their families
• The ability to work as part of a team to motivate and inspire
• A child centred approach
• A positive attitude to challenge
• An approachable manner and a sense of humour!

We can offer you:

• Friendly, hard-working and well-behaved young learners
• A caring and supportive whole school team
• A genuine commitment to your professional development
• A well-resourced and caring learning environment
• Career development and support through the SOKE Education Trust
• Strong focus on pupil and staff wellbeing
• An idyllic location with an orchard which supports outdoor learning experiences

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and if you wish to visit please contact the School Office.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS and employment checks will be required as part of this recruitment.

In your application, please indicate your preference to the working hours available.