Teaching Assistant

About this Role
Werrington Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant working within our Reception classes 17.5 hours a week, 8:30am to 12pm Monday to Friday on a Fixed Term Contract up to the 31/7/2026. This role has a term time only working pattern.

The successful candidate will work with groups or 1:1 with children with learning and or behavioural needs within Key Stage 1. We can offer a hardworking and welcoming team of staff and pupils.

We are a happy, successful, two form entry Primary School located in Werrington village to the North of Peterborough. A member of the Soke Education Trust – a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) which includes a number of other local primary schools. We have excellent resources, enthusiastic learners and supportive colleagues and parents. Further details of the school are available on our website at www.werringtonprimaryschool.co.uk

The candidate must:

Be able to work in predominately the reception classes
Be able to undertake any TA level 2 role, including working 1:1 supporting children with learning and behavioural difficulties, potential intimate care needs and group work.
The ideal candidate will have:

– Commitment to working with children at all academic levels within a class
– Experience of working with children in a school setting
– Experience of working with children in groups
– High expectations
– Will be keen to make an impact on children’s learning

If you are interested in joining our team please apply.
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145272/EDV-2026-WPS-63239

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical questionnaire. We look forward to welcoming you to Gunthorpe Primary School.