Teaching Assistant

Weldon CE Primary School

‘Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it.'

 Contract Type:-                                        Fixed Term until July 2026

Hours:                                                             27.5 hours 38 weeks per year

Salary:-                                                          £24,796.00 - £25,183.00  Annually (FTE)  -   27.5hours =  £15,461.53 - £ 15, 704.13 Actual.

  Closing Date:-                                         12:00noon, 9th January 2026

  Start Date:-                                              As soon as possible

 Positions Available:-                            1

 Date of Interview:-                                Monday 12th January 2026

About this Role

We are a friendly, successful primary school at the centre of the attractive village of Weldon. We have 210 pupils on role, attain excellent academic standards and have a very strong, friendly staff, governor and parent team.

Here at Weldon CE Primary School we seek to nurture the infinite worth of every unique individual through love, respect and forgiveness, fostering an enduring passion for learning and an ability to live life in all its fullness. Our inclusive school community aims to enable our students to fulfil their true potential, developing people who make a positive impact on the world.

As a staff and school we are committed to mutual respect and teamwork. We hold high standards in terms of professional relationships, work ethos and personal integrity, and we value the relationships we have with our parent body.

This role will be supporting a child with SEMH challenges within our mainstream setting. 

We are seeking someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their contribution to our whole school community;
• Has the ability to work confidently, effectively, flexibly and independently
• Previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team.
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents.
• Personal commitment to on-going professional development.
• Shows initiative and creativity in different situations;
• Is passionate about children’s safety and well-being;
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.

Please see the attached Job Description to review all details of this role.

We can offer you:

• A working atmosphere that is very much like one big family, from the children to the parents, staff and Governors. 
• An exciting opportunity to work within the wider aspirational SLT team that want to embrace your talents and skills.
• Excellent CPD through being part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET).

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert if we receive enough suitable applications. Therefore, please don’t delay in applying!

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

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact us on 01536 265288 if you wish to arrange a visit for you.

Weldon CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust and has been since 2016. We are a family of 36 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, please find links to our website below:

https://www.weldonceprimary.co.uk/welcome/