Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/DA/48736

Location

Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4LH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

18,902.13 - 19,198.67 Annually (Actual)


GAT 3, 32.5 hrs, 39 weeks per year

Closing Date

11:59pm, 2nd Nov 2025

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

06/11/25
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About this Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you believe in creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments where every child can thrive? If so, we'd love to hear from you!


We are seeking a friendly, dedicated Learning Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking academy that values every member of staff and is committed to professional development and pupil success.

What You'll Do:

Support pupils' learning across a range of activities, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Work closely with teachers to prepare engaging resources and deliver personalised learning plans. Foster independence and self-esteem in pupils, including those with special educational needs. Assist with classroom organisation and ensure a safe, stimulating learning environment. Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families, contributing to our inclusive ethos. Support pupils during off-site visits and collaborate with external agencies when needed.

What We're Looking For:

A caring, proactive individual who enjoys working with children. GCSEs in English and Maths, and a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience). Someone who communicates effectively and works well as part of a team. A role model who upholds high expectations and promotes positive behaviour. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

About us:

We are a large junior academy, with a committed staff team, serving a wonderfully diverse community in Peterborough. The academy, last inspected in June 25, was judged as a good school in all areas of the Ofsted framework. The report describes Dogsthorpe as "a highly inclusive school," where staff know pupils well and adapt teaching to ensure everyone can access learning alongside their peers. Mental health and well-being remain a top priority, helping children become resilient and confident learners. Pupils are described as happy and confident. As a team, we know that every child needs the very best teaching and support in order to flourish.

In return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.


We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That's why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account - with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It's part of our commitment to look after you.

Here's what you can look forward to:

Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7 Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup


If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".


The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.




All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.



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Contact Details

Vicki Redhead

01733 343581

vredhead@dogsthorpeacademy.org