Teaching Assistant

Hampton Hargate Primary School; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Peterborough is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The position requires working 31.25 hours per week during term time, with a competitive salary based on experience. Responsibilities include classroom support and covering lunch supervision. No prior experience with SEND is essential, as training is offered. Candidates should have competency in English, Maths, and IT, contributing to a high standard of education. The role promotes a caring environment focusing on staff well-being and teamwork.

Benefits

Welcoming and friendly staff

Supportive ethos and focus on staff well-being

Modern building with excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Must share and contribute to high standards of the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant.
• Cover lunchtime support for children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Competency in English

Competency in Maths

IT skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant required 31.25 hours (five days) perweek Term time only.

SCP 5-12 - Competitive Salary dependent on experience

Required as soon as possible

We are looking for anenthusiastic, hard working and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join ourfriendly and dedicated team. Predominantly class based, some experience of SENDwould be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided for theright candidate. The role will also include a half hour cover to supportat lunchtime. We require a Teaching Assistant who can share and contribute tothe high standards and expectations we have of our school, pupils and ourstaff. We require a Teaching Assistant who can share and contribute to our highstandards and expectations.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday -8.30am – 3.15pm (with½ hour for lunch)

Experience of working with children, competency in English, maths and IT is required.

We offer:

• welcoming,friendly and hardworking staff
• enthusiasticchildren and parents who enjoy participating in school life
• a caring andsupportive ethos where staff well-being is a high priority
• a sense of funand enjoyment in an environment where colleagues all work together and supporteach other
• a modernbuilding with excellent resources and facilities

If you would like further details please contact theschool office

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Closing date: midday on Friday 6th February 2026

Interviews expected to take place during week commencing 9th February

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.hampton–hargate.peterborough.sch.ukor by contacting the school office.

The school is committed tosafeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people including thePrevent agenda and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All appointments are conditional and subject to satisfactory references, anenhanced DBS disclosure, right to work in the UK and qualifications check.Giving false information is an offence and could result in the applicationbeing rejected and referred to the police.