Teaching Assistant

Inspiring Teaching Assistant – Transform Lives at The Beeches Independent School (Peterborough)

Location: Peterborough
Salary: £20,800 a year
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 8:30am till 4pm Monday to Friday, except on Wednesdays which will be 8:30am till 5pm

What We Offer You

We believe in looking after our staff as well as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

✨ Competitive salary (£20,800 a year actual salary not pro rata)
✨ Paid school holidays – enjoy time off to recharge
✨ Company pension scheme
✨ 24/7 employee assistance programme (including GP services)
✨ Birthday leave – celebrate your day with an extra holiday
✨ Sage Employee Benefits platform (discounts & perks)
✨ Refer-a-friend scheme
✨ Ongoing CPD and training opportunities to grow your career
✨ A warm, inclusive, and values-driven school environment

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you’ll play a key role in supporting our students’ academic and personal development. Working alongside talented teachers and a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll help create engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

Every day is different—challenging at times, deeply rewarding always.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups to achieve learning goals

• Assist with lesson planning and delivery in line with the national curriculum

• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities

• Help track, record, and celebrate progress

• Foster independence, confidence, and communication skills

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families

What We’re Looking For:

• TA qualification (desirable, but not essential with strong experience)

• Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A calm, patient, and resilient attitude

• A genuine passion for making a difference

Desirable:

• Experience working with learners with additional and complex needs

• Knowledge of therapeutic or trauma-informed educational approaches

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know that happy staff make the biggest impact. That’s why we offer a supportive, rewarding workplace with a focus on wellbeing and professional growth.

About us:

At The Beeches Independent School, we believe education is about more than academics—it’s about transforming lives. We provide exceptional education and care for children and young people aged 9–19 with learning difficulties, autism, and complex needs.

Our team is compassionate, creative, and dedicated to making a lasting impact—and now, we’re looking for someone like you to join us.

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios

• A nurturing, person-centred ethos where pupils are truly valued

• A supportive team of teachers, therapists, and specialists working together to create positive outcomes

Here, every young person is encouraged to build confidence, independence, and resilience for their journey into adulthood.

Additional Information

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment clearances

• Successful candidates will be classed as key workers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peterborough PE3 6AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment checks inline with KCSIE. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration and be subject to online checks which may include social media.