Teaching Assistant Level 2 & Higher Level Teaching Assistant – PE Instructor
Contract Type: Permanent.
Actual Salary: £16,423.57 to £17,073.98
Hours: 15 hours as a Teaching Assistant (D3 to D4) and 12.50 hours as a HLTA (G8 to G12), working 39 weeks per year. These hours are inclusive of an afternoon of PPA time for the sport leader.
Starting: 1 September 2026
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and versatile individual to join our small Church of England primary school in a combined role of Teaching Assistant and PE Instructor. The role will involve supporting teaching and learning in the classroom from 9:00am to 12:00pm, followed by delivering high-quality PE lessons and physical activities from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Loddington CE Primary School is established at the heart of a picturesque village community and we strive to provide a holistic, child‑centred experience, allowing each and every child to flourish. Directly influenced by the Christian ethos, our curriculum places values at the centre of everything we do, recognising and developing the abilities, talents, and diversity of all.
Responsibilities
- Be enthusiastic, approachable and friendly, ensuring all children feel safe, happy and able to learn.
- Create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
- Support the team, including teachers, in management of pupil behaviour and tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy.
- Support the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
- Build supportive and respectful relationships with children while maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.
- Prepare to undertake appropriate CPD to develop skills, including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
- Understand the importance of Child Protection and commit to safeguarding children’s welfare—both at home and in school.
- Experience as a HLTA or as a PE lead would be desirable.
Benefits
- Supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
- Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
- Collaborative and supportive school community underpinned by the Christian ethos.
- Rewarding working environment within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits and recognition systems via partnership with Vivup.
- Employment within one of the largest Multi‑Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.
PDET and all schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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