15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    July or September 2025

  • Closing date

    1 June 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    16 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Cover Supervisor

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£21,585.00 - £22,631.00 Annually (Actual)

Curriculum Support Assistant - English, Maths or Design Technology job summary

CURRICULUM SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Start Date: June or September 2025

Contract: Full-time (37 hours/week, term-time only + 5 training days)

Salary: Level 3A (Point 5–8)

Actual Salary Range: £21,585 – £22,631 (dependent on experience)

Part-time applications are welcomed

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their learning?

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference — and develop your career in education?

We are seeking a flexible, committed and enthusiastic Curriculum Support Assistant to join our thriving school community, with a particular focus on support in one of English, Maths or Design Technology faculties.

About the Role

This is an exciting and varied role combining:

Classroom Cover: Providing short-term cover during teacher absence. All work will be pre-planned by teaching staff or subject leaders.

Faculty Support: Offering clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our curriculum areas.

Student Support: Working closely with students in the classroom or in small groups to help them achieve their best.

You will also take on some independent teaching responsibilities, giving you a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills further.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from:

Experienced school staff ready for a new challenge.

Graduates considering a future in teaching: This role offers excellent preparation before starting teacher training.

Qualified teachers seeking a return to education after a career break.

Many of our previous Curriculum Support Assistants have gone on to train and qualify as teachers through our own teaching school – and secured permanent teaching positions with us!

What We Offer

A supportive and inspiring team environment

Outstanding professional development opportunities

A clear pathway for career progression into teacher training

The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Friday: 8.00am – 3.30pm

Part-time hours can be discussed at interview.

If you require any further information or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Eva Hobson 01525 842611 / eva.hobson@redborne.com.

If you are passionate about education, eager to develop your skills, and ready to make a real impact — we would love to hear from you!

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.

Applying for the job

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Redborne Upper School and Community College

School type
Academy, ages 13 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1580 pupils enrolled
Age range
13 to 18
Ofsted report
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Redborne Upper School provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. Do you want to be part of a successful team of highly committed staff working towards excellence? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that Redborne does not accept applications from agencies or CV's.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.

Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. ‘A’ Level results are also very good with over half at ‘A*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and Sixth Form social area. In the next few years the school is likely to expand to 1,700 with 500+ in the sixth form. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.

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