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)

Sacred Heart Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive community where every child is nurtured to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Located in the heart of Swaffham, our school serves families from the local area and beyond, fostering a strong sense of belonging, respect and partnership.

We are committed to providing a high-quality, engaging curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. We strive to enable all pupils to achieve their full potential through excellent teaching, high expectations and a supportive, caring environment.

Our core values underpin all aspects of school life. We encourage pupils to develop a strong sense of compassion, integrity and responsibility, preparing them to contribute positively to society. Opportunities for reflection and personal development are central to our approach, helping children to build confidence and resilience.

We value strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community, recognising that collaboration is key to children’s success. Staff at Sacred Heart are dedicated, reflective professionals who work together to ensure every child feels safe, valued and inspired.

Joining Sacred Heart means becoming part of a committed team that is passionate about making a difference and supporting children to flourish both now and in the future.

Our school can offer:

• 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

THE ROLE

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.

Core job functions: Teaching and Learning

• Develops and uses knowledge and skills e.g. literacy, numeracy or science to contribute to student learning.
• Monitor, evaluate and records students’ progress and reports this as directed.
• Use information and communication technology to support students learning.
• Works with small groups or individual students to enable learning.
• Provides support to the teacher by accompanying students on off-site activities.
• Discusses with the teacher and contributes to curriculum and classroom planning – informally and at meetings.
• Works 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 able to refer to the relevant person should a problem arise.
• Assist students in developing their resilience and independence in the classroom

Core job functions: Personal Responsibility

• To adhere to all school policies including those relating to Race Equality, Equality Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
• To 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. To be an exemplar of all school policies and practices to include risk assessments as appropriate. To actively promote the aims of the Academy.
• Support, promote and comply with decisions and policies agreed by the SLT and the governing body.

Core job functions:  Administrative Supportive

• Assist with the planning, preparation and development of work programs for groups/individuals and prepares resources to support a range of learning activities.
• Organises and maintains the learning environment and takes 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: 22nd of July 2026

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.