Learning Support Assistant

Wootton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 13th April

• Closing date

  10 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 February 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: £8,015.96 Annually (FTE) Level 2 point 3

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant - Wootton Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Hours: 15.75 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday 08:45 - 15:30 with a 1 hour lunch break, Tuesday 08:45 - 14:45 with a 1 hour lunch break, Friday 08:45 - 14:45 with a 1 hour lunch break

Salary: L2 point 4 £13.05 per hour.

Closing date: Monday 10th March 2026 at 12.00pm

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th March with start date of Monday 13th April 2026

The role will be across our Harris Way and Bedford Road Site

Wootton Primary School is a caring, forward looking school where each child is challenged, nurtured and inspired to reach their full potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with our children, some of whom have Special Educational Needs. Ideally applicants will have experience of working in a primary school setting and will have experience of running interventions, speech and language support and phonics teaching.

We are able to offer beautifully behaved and motivated children, an excellent working environment and a supportive and friendly staff. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development/promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 12:00pm Tuesday 10th March 2026

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

Visit our website: https://www.woottonprimary.co.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @WoottonPrimary1

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Francessca Reeve via hr@woottonprimary.co.uk.

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 Wootton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 626 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wootton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wootton-lower-school-bedford

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