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Teaching Assistant

Hours: 15 hours per week, all day Monday, and then mornings Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Grade: C3

FTE Salary: £24796-£25,185

Actual Salary: £8433.56 - £8565.89

Contract: Fixed Term 

 Start Date – 13/04/2026

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed team, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting our EYFS teachers in our provision for our Reception class children. 

Barby is a small, friendly, rural school with a welcoming ethos where children are at the heart of all that we do. Our unique, caring and family atmosphere is rooted in Christian Values and our professional relationships with each other, the children and our families. We recognise that education is a partnership between parents, children and school. As a small school we are able to develop a close working relationship both with pupils and parents; all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential through the support of all members of staff.

We are proud to offer a rewarding and collaborative working environment, that values the contributions made by all staff members. With a supportive team, trust and parents in a school that is filled with happy, caring and motivated children who are eager to learn.

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged.  Please contact the school office, via email: office@barby.pdet.org.uk or phone: 01788 890677.

Barby CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of 34 schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.barbyceprimary.org.uk/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specification.

If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family,
Barby CE Primary School would like to hear from you!

Barby CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates.  We are an equal opportunities employer.