Teaching Assistant - One-to-OneEDV/2026/WCEPS/13372

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust; Weldon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Weldon CE Primary, part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, is seeking a friendly Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil. The role supports learning and pastoral needs within a Church and Trust school community.

Two contracts are available: morning 21.5 hours/week and afternoon 12.5 hours/week, both for 38 weeks/year. Starting 2 November 2026, a competitive salary (£25,614–£26,016 full-time equivalent) is offered along with CPD opportunities and Perkbox benefits.

Qualifications

• Friendly, enthusiastic and professional approach.
• Ability to work 1:1 with a child and support learning and pastoral needs.
• Willingness to undertake CPD including First Aid and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil learning in the classroom and follow the teacher's plan.
• Supervise and support the pupil in the learning environment.
• Help maintain a safe, orderly and supportive learning space.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - One-to-One

Contract Type: Permanent.

Pay Grade: Grade D3 to D4.

Full Time Salary: £25,614 to £26,016

This role comes with flexibility within the contracts on offer. Currently we have two contracts available as below, but a successful candidate may be able to work these roles alongside each other.

Morning position: 21.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, actual salary of £12,486.95 to £12,682.93. This post is fixed term until 31 August 2026, or until the return of the substantive post holder, as a maternity cover.

Afternoon position: 12.50 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, actual salary of £7,259.86 to £7,373.80. This post is a permanent contract.

Starting: 2 November 2026

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education.

We seek to nurture the infinite worth of every unique individual through love, respect and forgiveness, fostering an enduring passion for learning and an ability to live life in all its fullness. Our inclusive school community aims to enable our students to fulfil their true potential, developing people who make a positive impact on the world.

We Are Looking To Appoint Someone Who

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
• will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,
• will create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• will support the teacher in management of pupil behaviour and understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
• understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.
• who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
• understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.

In Return, We Will Offer

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
• A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful village school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

[e-mail]

01536 265288

Weldon CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of 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.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.weldonceprimary.co.uk/Contact-Us/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!