Teaching Assistant Level 2

Paston Ridings Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7XG

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,294.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 6, point 7. 31.25 hours per week

Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Hours of work: 8.30am - 3.15pm, Monday to Friday

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of our pupils. You will work closely with class teachers to provide high-quality one-to-one and small group support, helping children to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential.

You will support the adaptation of teaching resources, contribute creative ideas to learning activities, and use a fun, flexible, and responsive approach to meet pupils’ individual needs. Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued members of the team and work closely with the SENDCo and SEND team to ensure that all children receive the best possible educational opportunities.

You will be confident working under the direction of the class teacher, while also showing initiative, anticipating pupils’ needs, and responding proactively in the classroom.

The opportunity

* A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to children's learning

* A fun, flexible and creative role that brings enjoyment and job satisfaction

* The opportunity to use a wide range of skills to support the curriculum and pupil development

* Access to high-quality professional development and training

* Valuable experience for those considering a future career in teaching

* Term-time only position, supporting work-life balance

The ideal candidate

* GCSE English and Maths at grade C (4/5) or above (or equivalent)

* Experience support pupils with SEND desirable

* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

* Adaptable, reflective and confident in trying new approaches

* A clear understanding or safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Paston Ridings Primary School 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 are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.

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 Paston Ridings Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 369 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Paston Ridings Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paston-ridings-primary-school

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