Teaching AssistantEDV/2026/FECEJA/58625

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Freeman's Endowed CE Junior Academy, part of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, is seeking a dedicated morning-only support role for Monday to Friday. The post supports pupils in a friendly, inclusive environment and operates within a Christian ethos, with safeguarding as a priority.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children, strong literacy and numeracy skills, good communication, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school environment.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to build relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Relationship building

Professional development

Job description

Contract Details: Monday to Friday, mornings only

Freeman's Endowed Junior CE Academy is a friendly, inclusive, nurturing school with a big family feel, where everyone is treated with kindness, respect and understanding - our children love coming to school every day! Our staff work incredibly hard to provide an ambitious curriculum so that our children receive the best possible education. We are proud of our close links with St Barnabas School, which is our feeder infant school. Additionally, both schools are led and managed by the same Headteacher and Leadership Team - Our supportive leadership team are highly considerate of staff wellbeing and workload and strive to promote a positive working environment.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Be Someone Who Has

• 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.

In Return, We Can Offer You

• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• 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 and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox

Freeman's is a proud member of PDET, alongside 35 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.

Freeman's Endowed CE Junior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.