1:1 Teaching Assistant

Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy, Peterborough, PE6 7LR

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) £18272.72 ACTUAL

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you a compassionate and committed individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with high needs and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) at Peakirk-cum-Glinton Primary Academy.

About the Role:

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life by providing tailored support to help them thrive in our inclusive school environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with complex needs, in line with their EHCP

Supporting learning, communication, and social development

Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and external professionals

Contributing to a nurturing and structured learning environment

Communicating with families

Working Pattern:

Full-time (32.5 hours per week, 08:30 am to 3:30) or Job Share considered

Applicants wishing to apply for a job share should clearly state their preferred working days in their application

What We Offer:

A welcoming and inclusive school community

Ongoing CPD and support from our experienced SENDCo and Academy Trust

A collaborative and caring team of staff

A school that values wellbeing, empathy, and high expectations for all

👤 We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience supporting children with SEND, particularly those with high needs and autism

Is patient, empathetic, and adaptable

Can work effectively as part of a team and independently

Is committed to promoting inclusion and celebrating every child’s strengths

Has good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills

Has experience of early years and the early years curriculum

We are seeking dedicated and adaptable individuals who are committed to supporting children's development across a range of ages, from our Pre-School, through to Year 6. Staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and may be required to work across both the Pre-School and School settings as needed, ensuring consistency and continuity in our high standard of care and education.

About Us:

Peakirk-cum-Glinton Primary Academy is a nurturing village school with a strong sense of community. We are proud to be part of an academy trust that champions innovation, inclusion, and excellence in education.

We warmly welcome visits to the school—come and see what makes us special!

📞01733 252361
📧 office@peakirk.pdet.org.uk
🌐 Home | Peakirk-Cum-Glinton C of E Primary School

Closing Date: 9 am Friday 10th July 2026

Interviews W/c Monday 13th July

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Peakirk-Cum-Glinton Cofe Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/peakirk-cum-glinton-cofe-primary-academy

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