Teaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor

Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6XS

18 days remaining to apply

• 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

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

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor Advert.pdf - 290 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant - Job Description Person Specification.pdf - 175 KB (opens in new tab)

Lunch time Supervisor - Job Description Person Specification.pdf - 165 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• Website: Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School website
• Email address: bursar@kingscliffe.northants-ecl.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01780470259
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-cliffe-endowed-primary-school

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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