Teaching Assistant (Junior College) at Thomas Deacon Academy

Thomas Deacon Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Deacon Academy Juniors is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Key Stage 2 within a permanent, full-time role. The post is based at the Peterborough site, with term-time plus one week, and a 8:30am–4pm schedule.

The salary band is aligned with Pathway 3, offering progression within the school trust. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers to promote inclusion, encourage independence, and help children develop confidence and gradual autonomy in their learning

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• Strong communication skills essential and ability to build positive relationships.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and support learning for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in Key Stage 2 to access learning and build confidence.
• Support individuals and small groups to promote inclusion and independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils overcome barriers to success.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

About this Role

• Teaching Assistant (Junior College)
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 35 hours, 39 weeks(term time plus one week)
• Working pattern: 8.30am - 4pm,Mon to Fri
• Salary: Pathway 3, £22,077- £23,543 per annum (FTE £27,254 - £29,064)
• Site: Thomas Deacon Academy
• Closing date: 9am on1st Sept 2026
• Start date: ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw theadvert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to theadvert closing.

Are you passionate about helpingchildren thrive and achieve their very best?

Do you lead with compassion,inspire confidence, and show courtesy in every interaction?

Are you driven by curiosity,motivated by commitment, and ready to show the courage to make a realdifference in young lives?

If so, Thomas Deacon AcademyJuniors would love to hear from you!

Your role

As a Teaching Assistant at our Junior College, you'll work alongside teachers tohelp children in Key Stage 2 access learning, build confidence and developindependence. You'll support individuals and small groups, encourage positivebehaviour, promote inclusion, and help every child overcome barriers tosuccess.

We'relooking for someone with GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), strongcommunication skills, and a genuine passion for supporting young people. You'llbe able to build positive relationships, work effectively as part of a team,and demonstrate the compassion, confidence, courtesy, commitment, curiosity andcourage that underpin life at Thomas Deacon Academy Juniors. Experience workingwith primary-aged children or a Teaching Assistant qualification would be anadvantage, but above all, we're seeking someone who is dedicated to making adifference every day.

About us

At Thomas Deacon Academy, you'llbecome part of a vibrant, supportive community where staff are valued anddeveloped. Everything we do is guided by our core values of compassion,confidence, curiosity, courage, commitment and courtesy, not just words, butprinciples that shape our daily work and culture.

We are proud to foster a safe,inclusive environment where students and staff alike are encouraged to be theirbest selves, and where compassion, confidence and courtesy underpin everyinteraction.

If you're ready to bring yourcompassion, confidence, courtesy, commitment, curiosity and courage to a rolewhere every day matters, we'd love you to join the team at Thomas DeaconAcademy Juniors.

Why work for us?

This is an opportunity to be partof a welcoming academy community where you can make a lasting difference tochildren every single day. You'll work term time plus one week, benefit fromongoing training and development opportunities, and enjoy the reward of seeingthe progress, confidence and achievements of the young people you support.

JoinThomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to\"working together to transform lives through education.\" To learn more about the benefits we have onoffer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

AtTDET, 95% of new employees highly rate our induction programme, and 91% ofstaff are proud to work here (2025 staff survey).

Readyto transform lives through education?

TDET- Working together to transform lives through education

Other Information

ThomasDeacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to providesatisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure andBarring Service.

AtThomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity forall. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability,gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity,race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering aninclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

Ifyou have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team one-mail at [email protected]