Teaching AssistantEDV/2026/SACEPS/72125

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust; Grafton Underwood; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent CPD through PDET

Supportive school community

Job summary

St. Andrew's is a Christian values-led, highly popular school and nursery in the heart of Kettering and is part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy Trust (PDET).

We are seeking two caring, passionate and professional Teaching Assistants, to join our supportive and inclusive school community, providing learning and pastoral care of our children. This role offers 29 hours per week over 5 days, 38 weeks per year, with a fixed-term contract until 31/08/2027 and a salary of £16,842.90 actual per

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about education and pupil development.
• Able to work with teachers to create effective learning environments.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning and pastoral care to pupils under the guidance of teachers.
• Support pupils to achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom and school environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Team player

Flexible

Independent

Initiative

Child protection aware

Job description

Where young minds grow and young hearts learn to care

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - x2 positions

29 hours per week,

5 days per week

29 hours per week,

5 days per week

Permanent Contract Fixed-term contract until 31/08/2027 29 hours per week, 5 days per week

Grade D3-4 (£25,614 FTE, £16,842.90 actual per annum)

Grade D3-4 (£25,614 FTE, £16,842.90 actual per annum)

38 weeks per year 38 weeks per year

Do you want to work in a values-led school, with a commitment to staff growth and well-being as well as outstanding progress for all pupils?

Do you have experience, passion and knowledge to support our pupils in their learning journey and help them achieve their goals?

Do you feel you can contribute to our staffing team and strive for our school to be a beacon of our community to inspire adults and children?

St. Andrew's is a Christian values-led, highly popular school and nursery in the heart of Kettering and is part of the Peterborough Diocese Academy Trust (PDET). We're proud of the way children not only make great progress in their learning, but also how we take such pride in developing our children's character and behaviour. Children are at the heart of every decision we make as we strive to serve and better our community.

"This is an extremely inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils get on well with each other. They are caring and kind. They enjoy positive relationships with staff. Staff hold pupils' interests at the heart of all that they do."

We are proud to be recruiting for two caring, passionate and professional Teaching Assistants, to join our supportive and inclusive school community, who are eager to provide learning and pastoral care of our children. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in helping pupils achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

We Are Seeking Someone Who

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community
• Can work creatively with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment, meeting the needs of the pupils and curriculum
• Has the ability to work effectively, flexibly, and independently
• Shows initiative and creativity in different learning situations
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children's welfare- both at home and in school.

We Can Offer You

• A school that is committed to the importance of developing children's creativity, imagination and love of learning.
• A forward thinking, creative school that prides itself in supporting and encouraging professional development to ensure you are successful and continue to grow as an educator and leader.
• A school that believes in kindness, love and Christian values that underpins our approach to the whole school community.
• An exciting opportunity to work within an aspirational SLT team that want to embrace your talents and skills.
• Excellent CPD through being part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET)