SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Hampton Lakes Primary School, Peterborough, PE7 8SJ

44 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,350.00 - £20,960.00 Annually (Actual)

SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2) job summary

SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Temporary and permanent positions available

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to join Hampton Lakes Primary School as SEND Teaching Assistants (Level 2). Both temporary and permanent positions are available.

The children at Hampton Lakes are happy, resilient learners, and we are proud to support a wide range of needs, including Autism, Down’s Syndrome, ADHD, and Dyslexia. Many of our pupils are developing their communication skills and require support through the delivery of Speech and Language programmes. We aim for all children to reach their full potential and recognise the vital role Teaching Assistants play in supporting this success.

The SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2) role involves supporting learning opportunities for all pupils. As part of this role, you will also be required to carry out 30 minutes of Midday Supervision each day, which is a great opportunity to build positive relationships with all children.

The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of the Every Child Matters framework and a passion for helping children achieve their full potential. Applicants should have some experience working with children and feel comfortable in a school environment, demonstrating the ability to respond sensitively and appropriately to a range of situations.

We are looking for individuals who are confident working with young children, and experience or passion for working in a primary setting would be advantageous. Candidates should be able to engage effectively with pupils and promote positive behaviour.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to develop professionally, we can offer a fulfilling and rewarding role at Hampton Lakes Primary School.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, term time only.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role and required criteria.

Please note: We are unable to accept CVs or online applications. Please refer to the linked website for full details on how to apply.

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 03 September 2026

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 Hampton Lakes Primary School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hampton Lakes Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hampton-lakes-primary-school

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