Curriculum Support Assistant - Science

Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,129.00 - £22,840.00 Annually (Actual)

Curriculum Support Assistant - Science job summary

CURRICULUM SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Start Date: 1st September 2026

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

Salary: Level 3B (Point 6-8)

Actual Salary Range: £22,129 - £22,840 (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.

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. You will be based in our Science faculty so a passion for Science is advantageous.

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

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Redborne Upper School and Community College

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Redborne Upper School and Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redborne-upper-school-and-community-college-bedford

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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