Peterborough Diocese Education Trust
Teaching Assistant Level 2 EDV/2026/SACEPS/98127
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Teaching Assistant Level 2 EDV/2026/SACEPS/98127
Supporting Learning. Inspiring Futures – Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Opportunities
We’re thrilled to offer three Teaching Assistant (Level 2) roles at St Andrew’s CE Primary School, with start dates in September 2026. Join our remarkable team to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives!
Three Available Posts
- Three positions available
- Hours: 29 hrs/week (two roles), 12 hrs/week (one role)
- Salary:
- FTE Grade D3-4: £24,796 (FTE)
- Actual pay for 29-hour roles: £16,304.98
- Actual pay for 12-hour role: £6,746.88
- Schedule: 38 weeks, fixed term until 31/08/2027
About St Andrew’s School
Located in the heart of Kettering, St Andrew’s is a Christian values-led, proudly inclusive school and nursery within the Peterborough Diocese Academy Trust (PDET).
- Outstanding focal points:
- Children make exceptional academic progress.
- Characters and behaviours are actively developed.
- Pupils thrive in a safe, inclusive environment where kindness and respect are core principles.
- Recent OFSTED Inspection (2023): Achieved a Good rating, with praise for:
"Extremely inclusive and welcoming. Pupils get on well, are caring and kind. Staff nurture positive relationships, always prioritising children’s interests."
St Andrew’s empowers passionate, compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils in achieving their full potential—both academically and socially.
The Role
We’re seeking a motivated, professional Teaching Assistant who:
- Has a genuine love for supporting learning.
- Enjoys building nurturing relationships with pupils and staff alike.
- Creates positive, inclusive learning environments.
- Demonstrates resilience, initiative, and creativity.
- Can align gladly with the values of a Christian school community.
- Prioritises safeguarding and child protection in all work.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with teachers to tailor learning experiences for individual pupils and groups (incl. SEND needs).
- Support instruction in line with the curriculum, fostering enthusiasm for learning.
- Ensure enjoyable, engaging, and stimulating lessons. Apply creative teaching strategies to keep children eager to grow.
- Positive role model – promote discipline, kindness, and respect at all times.
- Help manage small group work and ensure pupils are challenged at their stage of development.
- Monitor and record progress while reporting pupils’ achievements and challenges to teaching staff.
- Assist in pastoral care, social inclusivity, and engagement in school events.
- Maintain school standards for behaviour, safety, and learning environments.
- Promote positive well-being and mental health for children under your care.
About You
It’s important you align with these skills, qualities and values:
Essential Criteria:
✔ A passion for education and hands-on pupil support. ✔ Approachable, friendly, and proactive in classroom settings. ✔ Ability to work flexibly across multiple classes/ages if required. ✔ Strong commitment to safeguarding children, adhering to school policies. ✔ pozitive attitude towards the educational values of a Church school.
Desirable Experience:
- Core-aged or SEN teaching experience (a plus, but not essential).
- Working knowledge of common children’s school challenges (behaviour, literacy gaps, etc.).
- Positive track record in nurturing relationships for children with varying needs.
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We Offer You
Join St Andrew’s, a progressive institution where growth and values go hand-in-hand:
✦ -values-driven school culture:
- Children are central to every decision, fostering their imagination and love of learning.
✦ Exceptional professional support:
- Creative staff development & initiatives. Opportunities for ongoing CPD.
✦ Leadership potential:
- Train with an aspiration-driven SLT team. Rewarding culture that values your contributions.
✦ Serving a community with love:
- Empowered approach based on Christian principles, providing a great balance between support and encouragement.
How to Apply
If this excites you or aligns with your ambition of contributing positively to young lives:
🔗 Connect with us via: ➡️ statewide care questionnaire, head@standrews.pdet.org.uk (mentioning preferred teaching body for your application). ➡️ Note that on-site visits concluded—suggested appointment open with Headstaff.
Important:
- Application Forms only (CVs are not accepted).
- Ensure all employment gaps are identified and clearly justified.
- <!-- You’ll be required to provide an **enhanced DBS check** for employment.
Safeguarding Notice
Having the safeguarding of children and young people is our top priority. All new-joiners, including volunteers, must undergo enhanced DBS checks. Applications will be assessed based on suitability and relevance of experience—not just job resumes.
Now that you shine in educating the next generation, join us! Applications Ctg 30/07/2024 ("We reserve the right to close applications early if sufficient appropriately qualified candidates are received."). Apply today!
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