Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Peterborough

Salary :
Points 4-6 of the Support Staff Scale Point £25,185 - £25,989 FTE per annum £18,144 - £19,062 pro rata per annum

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Part-time (31 hours per week) (term-time plus
1)

• Fantastic children who enjoy school and strive to do their best
• A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for working collaboratively with other schools in the Trust
• Amazing outdoor space
• A range of CPD opportunities

We are looking for a hard‑working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Teaching Assistant.

As a Teaching Assistant, you are expected to provide an efficient and high-quality support to all students within the department, under the supervision and direction of the class teacher, in consultation with the SENCO as required.

• Develop and use knowledge and skills e.g. literacy, numeracy or science to contribute to student learning.
• Monitor, evaluate and record students' progress and report this as directed.
• Use information and communication technology to support students learning.
• Work with small groups or individual students to enable learning.
• Provide support to the teacher by accompanying students on off‑site activities.
• Discuss with the teacher and contribute to curriculum and classroom planning – informally and at meetings.
• Work as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
• Assist in the educational and social development of all students.
• Have full relevant knowledge of students' medical and physical needs and be able to refer to the relevant person should a problem arise.
• Assist students in developing their resilience and independence in the classroom.

• Adhere to all school policies including those relating to Race Equality, Equality Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
• Attend training and meetings as necessary and cascade any relevant information to relevant staff and stakeholders as appropriate.
• Be an excellent role model for all members of staff and for students in all aspects of school life. Be an exemplar of all school policies and practices to include risk assessments as appropriate. Actively promote the aims of the Academy.
• Support, promote and comply with decisions and policies agreed by the SLT and the governing body.

• Assist with the planning, preparation and development of work programs for groups/individuals and prepares resources to support a range of learning activities.
• Organise and maintain the learning environment and take responsibility for aspects of class organisation, administration and display.
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other appropriate tasks in order to support teaching.

Closing Date: 22 nd of July 2026