Preschool Teaching Assistant

Wootton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March 16th 2026

• Closing date

  21 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 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: £11,451.00 Annually (Actual) Level 2 (Grade 4)

Preschool Teaching Assistant job summary

Preschool Teaching Assistant

Location: Wootton Primary School Preschool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover, Part Time

Hours of Work: 22.5 hours per week, working pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 8.30 - 12.30 and Thursday 8.30 - 3.30

Grade/salary: Level 2 point 4 -5

Proposed Contract Dates: From March 2026 for 9 months with the potential to be increased to 1 year

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 and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with our children, some of whom have Special Educational Needs. Ideally applicants will have experience of working in a preschool setting.

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.

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

We thank you for your interest in this role.

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 schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

Wootton Preschool is a friendly, busy preschool setting which can be found within the Primary School at our Harris Way site. We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, creative and energetic practitioner to work in our preschool provision. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a team, have effective organisational skills and a willingness to contribute to school life. Knowledge of the early years curriculum is encouraged.

Applicants will be subject to the School’s safeguarding checks.

Closing date for applications is midday on Saturday 21st Feb 2026

Interviews to be held the week beginning Monday 23rd February 2026

For more details, please contact Francessca Reeve on 01234 768239 or via email at hr@woottonprimary.co.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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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