Teaching Assistant Level 2EDV/2025/SACEPS/07301

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Join to apply for the Teaching Assistant Level 2 role at Peterborough Diocese Education Trust.

Position details: 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, fixed-term until 31/12/2025, Grade D3-4, £24,027 FTE, £8,716.86 per annum.

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? If so, we would love to hear from you!

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 their character and behaviour. Children are at the heart of every decision we make as we strive to serve and better our community.

Following a recent successful OFSTED inspection in 2023, our school has received a very well‑deserved rating of Good, and inspectors commented: “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 a caring, passionate and professional teaching assistant, eager to provide learning and pastoral care to our children.

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 safeguarding children’s welfare.

We Can Offer You

• A school that is committed to developing children’s creativity, imagination and love of learning.
• A forward‑thinking, creative school that prides itself on 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 underpin our approach to the whole school community.
• An exciting opportunity to work within an aspirational SLT team that wants to embrace your talents and skills.
• Excellent CPD through being part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET).

If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, St Andrews CE Primary School would be glad to hear from you. Visits are actively encouraged!

Please make an appointment to meet the Headteachers by emailing head@standrews.pdet.org.uk.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert if we receive enough suitable applications. Therefore, please don’t delay in applying!

St Andrew’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note CVs will not be accepted and application forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.