Teaching Assistant (17.5 hours a week)EDV/2026/KPS/81873

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust; Kislingbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family atmosphere

Career development

CPD through PDET

Job summary

Kislingbury CE Primary School, part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our caring team. You will support pupils across the morning timetable, contribute to a safe and positive classroom environment and work as part of a church school community.

We offer CPD through PDET, a family atmosphere, and opportunities to develop skills within our aspirational school network. Visits welcome; DBS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, approachable and positive about contributing to the school community.
• Ability to work confidently, effectively, flexibly and independently.
• Experience of supporting children of relevant age in a school environment.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills and strong communication with staff and parents.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and safeguarding.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Good communication

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Team player

Independent work

Experience with children

Professional development

Initiative

Child safety awareness

Church school ethos

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 5 mornings per week.

Grade: D3 to D4

Salary: £25,614. to £26,016

(Actual £10,163.80 - £10,323.32 )

38 weeks per year

Starting asap

We Are Seeking Someone Who

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their contribution to our whole school community;
• Has the ability to work confidently, effectively, flexibly and independently
• Previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team.
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents.
• Personal commitment to on-going professional development.
• Shows initiative and creativity in different situations;
• Is passionate about children’s safety and well-being;
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.

We Can Offer You

• A working atmosphere that is very much like one big family, from the children to the parents, staff and school forum.
• An exciting opportunity to work within the wider aspirational SLT team that want to embrace your talents and skills.
• Excellent CPD through being part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET).

Kislingbury CE Primary school is a proud member of PDET (Peterborough Diocese Education Trust). We are a family of 36 schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, Kislingbury would like to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged; please call 01604 831172 to arrange your visit.

Our school is committed to the protection and safety of all its pupils and staff and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. Please note CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.