Teaching Assistant - Primary

St. Peter's Catholic Voluntary Academy Trust; England; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter's Catholic Voluntary Academy Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Primary) to join our supportive team. The role is 22 hours per week, term-time only, on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2030. The successful candidate will support a Year 3 pupil and work to safeguard and promote welfare of children in line with KCSIE 2025 and DBS checks.

Applicants with experience of SEND are welcomed. The school is committed to safeguarding and providing a positive learning environment, with

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Experience working in primary education preferable.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

Closing date: 8.00am Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Teaching Assistant (Primary) – 22 hours per week, Term Time only – Fixed Term Contract to 31.8.2030 – hours assigned to a specific Year 3 student

We welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working with children with SEND.

St Peter's is a very successful and oversubscribed School. We are a caring community with resolute focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

The School seeks to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant - Primary wanting to join a supportive and committed team who are passionate about teaching and learning.

St Peter's is an 'all through school' that was designated GOOD by Ofsted in September 2023. It is delightfully situated on the Dorset Coast with ready access to the New Forest, both areas rich with opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

Interview date to be confirmed.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

An online check will be conducted for candidates shortlisted to check their suitability to work with children (KCSIE 2025).

Safeguarding at St Peter’s School is everyone’s responsibility regardless of position or role.