Teaching Assistant Level 1

• Life in all its Fullness’ - Living, Loving, Learning Together (John 10:10)

Teaching Assistant Level 1

Hours - 15 hours per week

38 weeks per year

Fixed-term role until 31/08/2027

Grade C3, £24,796 FTE, £8,433.61 actual per annum

Are you eager to become part of an inclusive community, with shared goals, high support, love and understanding?

Do you have the skills, passion and experience to work as a Teaching Assistant and support the learning of our pupils?

Then our school may be the perfect fit for you!

Newborough Primary School is a friendly, nurturing church school based in the heart of Newborough. We provide fantastic provision for children from the local community. The school prides itself on its inclusive nurturing approach and strives to ensure that all pupils thrive and have a brilliant start to their education! Standards are high at Newborough where children are keen to learn but welfare and nurture is paramount in allowing this to happen. Visitors comment on the school’s ethos of nurture and the ‘family feel’ of the school. Our children tell us that this is a fantastic place to be!

Newborough CofE Primary School is a welcoming, single-form entry school that joined the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) in December 2024. This partnership has opened up exciting opportunities for staff development and career progression through research-informed practice and extensive CPD programs.

We are proud of our school and community and all work together to provide the best foundations for our pupils. We are therefore excited to welcome a caring, passionate and professional Teaching Assistant to our committed team, who is eager to provide learning and pastoral care for our pupils.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community
• Can work creatively with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment, meeting the needs of the pupils and curriculum
• Has the ability to work effectively, flexibly, and independently
• Shows initiative and creativity in different learning situations
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare- both at home and in school.

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup

Newborough is a proud member of PDET, alongside 35 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.

If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, we would like to hear from you! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please call 01733 810253 to arrange.

Newborough CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive enough suitable applicants so please don't hesitate in submitting your application.