SEND Learning Support Assistant

Tithe Farm Primary School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB

39 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  14 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC scale point 3-4
• Additional allowances:

  NJC scale point 3-4

SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

8:30am - 3:30pm (32.5 hours a week, term time only)

We are currently looking to appoint an exceptional teaching assistant, who is experienced and has knowledge of providing support for pupils with additional learning and/or behavioural needs.

We provide a happy, safe, positive environment, which nurtures confidence, reslience, independence and personal success for all pupils. We are focused on the development of the whole child and our pupils’ progress and well-being is our core purpose at all times.

The successful candidate will:

ideally have experience of working in a primary school as a Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant

be passionate about making a real difference to the lives of the children

build positive relationships with the children and their families

be keen to work alongside the class teacher and SENDCo to provide an individualised curriculum and learning environment

be organised and proactive

We are proud to offer:

wonderful children who enjoy being at school

a supportive staff and leadership team

CPD opportunities to broaden your knowledge and understanding around the specific needs of the child you will be working with

support from appropriate external agencies

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school on 01582 865047 or email s.clarke@tithefarmprimary.co.uk

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All references will be sought prior to interview and successful applicants will be required to undertake enhanced disclosure checks.

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 Tithe Farm Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tithe Farm Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tithe-farm-primary-school

Tithe Farm Primary is a medium sized primary school based in Houghton Regis, between Dunstable and Luton. We are a Local Authority Community School, offering a good education to children aged two to eleven. Community and life enrichment dominate our school ethos - we want our children to be the best they can be academically, with a broad range of experiences to enhance their learning. Our children have a high profile in our local community as exemplary ambassadors for our school - we are really proud of them. The school team supports professional development by providing support to other schools in Central Bedfordshire - this means that there are great opportunities for career development beyond the school. Ambition for staff is similar to that for children, there are no ceilings on your learning and if you work hard you will go far!

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