Level 2 Teaching Assistant (1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term)

Ormiston Meadows Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5YQ

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP pending pre recruitment checks

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2025

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: £17,293.00 - £17,842.00 Annually (Actual) Actual starting salary based on full time equivalent of £24,796 (30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant (1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term) job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

We are looking for enthusiastic teaching assistants to join our highly dedicated SEND team. Duties will include in class support for SEND pupils to give them every opportunity to make expected progress by accessing the whole curriculum by, under the direction of the SENCO and teaching staff, preparing individualised and/or differentiating teaching resources for use in class.

2 posts have become available, 1 permanent and 1 fixed term until 31 August 2026. Both roles will be working 30 hours per week, term time plus 1 week (39 working weeks per year). Please detail in the personal statement section of the application whether you are interested in the permanent or fixed term position.

Who We Are

Ormiston Meadows Academy (OMA) is a small, one form entry academy, which allows staff to build positive relationships with, and guide and support all our pupils. We are determined that every pupil be given the opportunity to realise their dreams and aspirations regardless of their background.

OMA is a happy, supportive and caring place to be. We understand the demands of the education industry and enable a sensible approach to workload, and a calm and respectful environment. We have a comprehensive professional development calendar and qualification opportunities are offered to all staff at all levels.

The successful candidates will align with our school values: Be your best, Expect the Best, Succeed, Together (BEST for short!) These are firmly embedded within our culture, and we are proud that our pupils demonstrate them daily.

What we are looking for

We are looking for individuals who have a very flexible and enthusiastic approach to suit the varying and sometimes complex needs of our pupils and be prepared to undertake any associated tasks as required. You will be a confident communicator as you will need to liaise with parents and carers in a manner that will support our SEND pupils in their learning. We are looking for people who can demonstrate commitment, energy, and drive to join our brilliant team and work to provide positive learning experiences for all our students.

To succeed in this post, you will:

• Have experience of working within any of the primary Key Stages - EYFS/KS1/KS2
• Have a broad and balanced education and be able to evidence, via original certificates, that they hold Level 2 (or above) qualifications in Maths and English
• Be able to address the needs of our pupils by supporting them in overcoming their barriers to learning
• Be able to demonstrate an awareness of emotional wellbeing and empathy for pupils, to understand their needs and respond accordingly
• Be rigorous in maintaining high standards of behaviour and attitude and model this
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence
• Have the ability to use IT to a proficient standard
• Have the ability to work well in a team and independently

More information about Ormiston Meadows Academy can be found on our website: Ormiston Meadows Academy website Visits are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01733 231008 to arrange a visit

If you want to work with a great team of staff and students, and feel that you have the right skills, please apply before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Meadows Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

You can find all the academy policies here: https://ormistonmeadows.co.uk/key-info/policies

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 Ormiston Meadows Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Meadows Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-meadows-academy

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