Level 2 Teaching Assistant

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AT

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible and upon completion of safer recruitment checks

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 Annually (FTE)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

St Francis of Assisi Primary School and Preschool are part of the Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust, who work closely together as a family of 12 Catholic schools across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

It is an exciting time to join St Francis of Assisi Primary School and Preschool as we are on a significant journey of development. Based in Biddenham with fabulous grounds, woodland areas and a developing school pond, our school has exceptional learning environments which includes recently renovated indoor learning spaces made up of a stimulating Discovery Zone, a vibrant Creative Hub and brand new Early Years play areas in our dedicated Early Years Zone. Our school has progressed significantly and with a clear continued vision for improvement, we are looking to appoint an outstanding, nurturing and empathetic Level 2 Teaching Assistant who will support our teachers to deliver the curriculum and provide pastoral care to our children. More information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

As a school, we can offer the successful candidate:

• Enthusiastic children who love to come to school.
• A friendly, welcoming ethos with committed and supportive staff.
• An inclusive environment where every individual is valued and celebrated.
• A supportive leadership team who are passionate to help employees aspire and flourish.
• A diverse workplace full of culture.
• Generous pension scheme
• Positive working relationships at all levels including the Trust who provide exceptional professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing with access to a free employee Health Assistance Programme.
• Free on-site parking for vehicles.
• Free hot drinks
• A commitment to sustainability and the environment.

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust are an equal opportunities employer.

The post is subject to safer recruitment practices. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and visitors to share in this commitment. All of the necessary checks will be taken prior to employment commencing. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy if there are sufficient applications.

“Let all that you do be done in love” 1 Corinthians 16 14

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 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 271 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-and-st-gregory-s-catholic-primary-school

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