1:1 Teaching Assistant

Hampton Hargate Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8BZ

63 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) SCP 5-12 - Actual Salary £18037 - £20163

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. Ideally, we require a TA with some SEND experience. We require a Teaching Assistant who can share and contribute to our high standards and expectations, supporting pupils and helping them achieve their goals.

You will be required to work supporting a child with additional needs under the advisement of the KS1 SENCO and Class Teacher. You will be required to help a specific child in their play, learning development and discovery in line with the EYFS, key stage 1 and their own personal targets.

We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have previous experience of working with preschool/ early years children on a 1:1 basis, who have speech and language difficulties or mobility issues. It would also be beneficial if you have worked with children with or using the following;

• Makaton
• PECS- Picture Exchange Communication System
• Moving and handling
• Intimate care

The role will also include a half hour cover to support at lunchtime.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm (with ½ hour for lunch) - 31 ¼ hours per week

We require a TA who has experience of supporting children on 1:1 or a small group basis.

Experience of, or willingness to learn, how to support a child’s needs including Speech & language and knowledge of supporting social skills and interaction. A competency in English, maths and IT is required.

We offer:

• welcoming, friendly and hardworking staff
• enthusiastic children and parents who enjoy participating in school life
• a caring and supportive ethos where staff well-being is a high priority
• a sense of fun and enjoyment in an environment where colleagues all work together and support each other
• a modern building with excellent resources and facilities

If you would like further details or would like to look around our school, please contact the school office. Email: office@hampton-hargate.peterborough.sch.uk

Please note this is a 1:1 contract.

Closing date: 12.00pm Midday on Thursday 17th September 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 20th September 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hampton Hargate Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 641 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hampton Hargate Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hampton-hargate-primary-school

Primary School in Peterborough. 3 form entry with 642 pupils.

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