Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Dogsthorpe Infant School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4LH

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  2 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,802.00 - £16,033.00 Annually (Actual) Temporary and Permanent Positions Available

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) job summary

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Temporary and permanent position available - 25 hours per week

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and caring individuals to support pupils at Dogsthorpe Infant School.

As a Teaching Assistant (Level 2), you will support the Class Teacher by undertaking work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for all children either on a 1:1 basis, or in a small group setting. Due to the high-level needs within some of our cohorts, the successful candidate will be expected to support children with EHCPs as part of the classroom setting, and also in provision with other SEND children across the year group.

As part of your role as a Teaching Assistant (Level 2), you will also provide daily lunchtime support for this group of children which is a great way to build positive relationships with all children.

The successful candidate will understand that Every Child Matters and are passionate about working with children to help them achieve their full potential. You should have some experience of working with children and feel comfortable in a school environment, with the ability to respond calmly and receptively to a range of situations. We are looking for individuals who are confident working with children, can engage effectively with pupils and encourage positive behaviour.

If you are looking for the opportunity to progress professionally, then we can guarantee you a fulfilling and rewarding job working at Dogsthorpe Infant School.

The working hours for this role are 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday term time only, plus 5 days. The working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate in line with the needs of the school.

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 21 October 2025

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 Dogsthorpe Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 242 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dogsthorpe Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dogsthorpe-infant-school

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