Temporary Teaching Assistant - until 31st March 2026

Temporary Teaching Assistant – 30 hours per week until 31st March 2026

(Salary – SCP 7)

The Duke of Bedford Primary School

Required asap.

Are you looking for a fulfilling job, supporting the learning and social development of young people? We are seeking to appoint a confident and nurturing teaching assistant to support individual children or groups. We are a warm and welcoming village school with wonderful children, staff and families.

We are looking for someone who:

Is caring and friendly with a good sense of humour

Understands the needs of children and appreciates a therapeutic approach towards children

Has experience of working with a range of children with a variety of needs, including SEND

Is calm and patient

Has experience in following teaching plans and using a wide range of positive behaviour strategies

Has the best interests of children at the centre of their practice

Shows initiative and can think on their feet

We will be able to offer you:

Fantastic children whose behaviour for learning is a strength of the school

A welcoming and friendly team of staff

Highly supportive governors

Continued professional development opportunities

We have high aspirations working in a caring and nurturing environment, staying consistent with our School HEART Values –

Honesty
Empathy
Achievement
Respect
Teamwork

We received a ‘Good’ rating from the last Ofsted inspection January 2025.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged and welcomed. Please contact Mrs Pepper, Tel 01733 270243 or email paula.pepper@dukeofbedford.net to arrange a visit and for the application pack or you can download the application pack from our website: https://www.dukeofbedford.peterborough.sch.uk/

The Duke of Bedford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. In our school we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.

When applying for a post at The Duke of Bedford School, you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:

If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential).

During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All candidates will be subject to an online check

Submitting an application

Please ensure that you complete all relevant information on the application form and email this to paula.pepper@dukeofbedford.net

Closing Date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025
Interviews: Friday 7th November 2025