Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Pastoral Support)

Orton Wistow Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6GF

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,453.00 Annually (Actual)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Pastoral Support) job summary

VACANCY FOR LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT

(Pastoral Support)

Orton Wistow Primary School

Salary:

Meridian Trust support staff

Grade 6, Point 7

£16453 (Annual actual salary)

Hours of work:

27.5 Hours a week

38 Weeks a year

Join Our Dedicated Team and Make a Lasting Difference

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our pastoral team. In this vital role, you will support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

You will be responsible for triaging referrals from class teachers, planning and delivering targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, and providing calm, practical support for pupils who are dysregulated or temporarily unable to access learning. Collaboration is key, and the role involves close partnership with parents, teachers, and external professionals to ensure each child receives consistent, holistic support.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children’s lives and have the skills to nurture their wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students

Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs

Liaise with specialist services on behalf of individual students, e.g., educational psychologists, and speech therapists, by agreement with the Class Teacher

Monitor and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives

Provide detailed and regular feedback to the Teacher on student achievement, progress, and other matters, e.g., IEPs

The ideal candidate

Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths

Understanding of the education system

Understanding of phonics, numeracy, and literacy development

Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners

Kindness and empathy towards students and colleagues

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)

Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

About Orton Wistow Primary

Our PRIDE code (Polite, Respect, Independence, Do Your Best and Everybody Matters) underpins everything we do at Orton Wistow Primary School. It is these values that ensure our pupils become well-rounded citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society. Along with our Learning Tools (Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Concentration and Teamwork) we instil in our pupils a love of learning that they will take with them into the future.

The safety, support, happiness and education of the children who attend our school are our priorities. We continue to build on our success each year, never standing still and always looking for what will make a positive difference for our pupils. Our curriculum reflects the needs of our learners and has been developed by the experienced and passionate staff that work here. We focus on the key knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary the children will need in each subject, building on the previous year’s learning as they move through the school.

The amazing community and dedication from all groups associated with the school - staff, governors, parents and the pupils - contribute to our aim of developing the whole child within and beyond the curriculum. We work together to motivate our learners, always encouraging their creativity and curiosity.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 35 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: 12th December 2025

Interview to take place on: 16th December 2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.

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 Orton Wistow Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 379 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orton Wistow Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orton-wistow-primary-school

Orton Wistow Primary School is larger than most primary schools. We have 2 classes of 30 children in each year group, giving us a total of 420 children.

Since the school was built in 1988 to accommodate 200 pupils, we have had 2 ambitious building projects to accommodate the increase in our numbers. As a result of these changes we now have a stunning schools with wonderful indoor and outdoor facilities.

Orton Wistow is a popular, over subscribed school and benefits from a consistent roll despite the fact that we have a relatively small catchment area.

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