SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Hampton Lakes Primary School, Peterborough, PE7 8SJ

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  7 January 2026

Job details

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

SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2) job summary

SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to support pupils at Hampton Lakes Primary School.

The children at Hampton Lakes are happy, resilient young learners and we are proud to support a wide range of needs at Hampton Lakes, including; Autism, Down’s Syndrome, ADHD and Dyslexia. We have many children who are developing their communication skills and need support through the delivery of Speech and Language Programmes. We aim for all children to reach their potential, and know that the role of a Teaching Assistant supports this success.

The SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2) role involves supporting the learning opportunities for all pupils, including supporting children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

As part of your role as a SEND Teaching Assistant you will be required to carry out 30 minutes of Midday Supervision per day, which is a great way to build positive relationships with all children.

The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of the Every Child Matters framework and have 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 the opportunity to progress professionally, then we can guarantee you a fulfilling and rewarding job working at Hampton Lakes.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only.

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

Please note we are unable to accept CV's or online applications. Please see the linked website for full details of how to apply for this position.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 26 January 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

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 375 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hampton Lakes Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hampton-lakes-primary-school

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