18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    2 March 2026

  • Closing date

    23 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    4 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: 31.25 hours per week – term time only Monday to Friday 8.30 to 3.15 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break Start date: March 2026

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£26,403-£28,598 (£19,096.14 - £20,683.69 Pro Rated)

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Has worked with KS1 age range, Early Years children or nursery setting
  • Has experience of working with children with additional needs
  • Is committed to own professional development
  • Has a caring, positive, flexible attitude and enjoys learning
  • Has effective communication in the English language
  • Is able to provide personal care

What the school offers its staff

  • Thorough induction and support during first term
  • Support from colleagues and Mental Health Support Team lead
  • Opportunities for own CPD and development
  • Delightful children with supportive families

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Queen's Drive Infant School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
225 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01733343914

Queen's Drive Infant School is a vibrant inner city school that is well resourced. We have a caring ethos, and excellent curriculum & happy children.

Arranging a visit to Queen's Drive Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk.

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