Teaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6XSThis job expired on 2 October 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
2 October 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
14 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week – Teaching Assistant 5 hours per week – Lunchtime Supervisor Term Time only plus 5 training days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,614 - £26,016
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistants to join our team, with a particular focus on supporting pupils with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including 1:1 support.
We currently have two permanent positions available and one fixed-term position until Easter to cover maternity leave.
The successful candidates will work closely with teachers, our SEND team and other colleagues to provide high-quality support for pupils with a range of complex additional needs.
The role may include providing dedicated 1:1 support, helping pupils to access learning, supporting communication and interaction, promoting independence, and helping children to regulate and engage successfully throughout the school day.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of working with children with complex SEND. However, we also welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experience who have the right qualities, enthusiasm and commitment to supporting our children.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications
- Has experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting children with complex SEND and additional needs
- Is confident providing 1:1 support where required
- Has high expectations of themselves and the children they support
- Is patient, caring, resilient and able to build positive relationships with children
- Is organised, enthusiastic and adaptable
- Has an understanding of the primary curriculum
- Works effectively as part of a supportive team
- Promotes positive attitudes towards learning
- Can help children develop their independence, confidence and engagement
- Is able to maintain a positive and cheerful outlook and respond calmly to children's individual needs
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join King’s Cliffe Endowed Primary School and become part of a dedicated and supportive staff team.
We can offer successful candidates:
- A friendly and committed team of staff, parents and governors
- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic about their learning
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children with additional needs
- A creative curriculum which values a broad range of learning experiences
- Continuous professional development, including opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in SEND
- Support and encouragement from colleagues and school leaders
- A culture which promotes achievement, inclusion and success for all
Visits to the school are strongly recommended, particularly for applicants who would like to find out more about the SEND needs of the children they may be supporting and the nature of the roles.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
KCEPS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and references will be taken up for short listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates will be subject to a media search of information in the public domain.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Christian, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 225 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- bursar@kingscliffe.northants-ecl.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01780470259
We are a modern village primary school, with state of the art facilities and a newly built, modern school building in the heart of King’s Cliffe. We have a history of outstanding results and sit within the top 3% of schools nationally.
Arranging a visit to Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@kingscliffe.northants-ecl.gov.uk.
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