1:1 Teaching Assistant - Level 2A (Point 3 on the NJC scale)

John Donne Church of England Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP once DBS checks and references received

• Closing date

  28 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Term time only, plus 5 inset days pro rata

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Level 2A (Point 3 on the NJC scale) job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our energetic and dedicated team in a warm, friendly and inclusive school community which is committed to the care of our children and staff. You will be principally responsible for supporting a child with additional needs within their current class.

What you can offer us:

An enthusiasm for the aims and ethos of our school.

A genuine desire to be effective and to ensure the very best progress and outcomes for all children.

A passion for life-long learning and the ability to reflect on your own practice.

A dedication to continual self-improvement - we want you to be proactive and make a difference.

A good sense of humour and a mind-set for teamwork.

In return we will offer:

A caring and positive environment inspired by our strong ethos.

A hardworking team committed to the wellbeing of staff and pupils.

A commitment to ensure that all children thrive within a supportive yet challenging environment.

Enthusiastic and engaged learners.

Appropriate training as required.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About John Donne Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Donne Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-donne-church-of-england-primary-school

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