SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Putteridge Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  APRIL 2026

• Closing date

  15 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 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: £8,153.00 - £8,606.00 Annually (Actual) L3 SCALE POINT 6 - 8

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT job summary

ABOUT US:

Putteridge Primary School is an exciting and stimulating learning environment to work in. As a team of professionals, we continually challenge the status quo so that we can work to the greatest effect so that all children can achieve and progress to their fullest potential.

We are a very popular and vibrant 3 form entry primary school on the Hertfordshire / Luton border. We have invested heavily to ensure that this is a quality learning environment for the children and a wonderful workplace for the whole staff. We are continually developing our culture so that we can embed excellence at all levels.

The position:

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and nurturing member of staff to work with SEND children across FS and Key Stage 1. This will be working in a low-arousal, specialist environment with a small number of children who have specific SEND. This is a fixed term post from April 2026 until August 2027.

The post is Monday to Friday and 12.45 - 3.30pm.

You will:

• Have recent and relevant school-based experience within Key Stage 1/EYFS
• Have a working knowledge of the Key Stage 1/EYFS curriculum, alongside experience of supporting children with SEND
• Be committed to raising the achievement and attainment of all of our children
• Have the drive, enthusiasm and commitment to develop our school further
• Be a committed team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Be friendly, caring and hardworking

We can offer:

• A rich and stimulating curriculum
• Knowledgeable, dedicated and welcoming colleagues and a great place to begin or develop your career further in a happy and professional environment.
• Extremely polite and well behaved children, supported and nurtured by staff
• A well-resourced school that is focused on children becoming effective and empowered learners
• A strong community ethos, well supported by parents

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If reading this has inspired you, we would love to meet you and would actively encourage you to come and visit us.

Please contact Sandra Kenneford on 01582 728262 to make an appointment or email sandra.kenneford@putteridgeprimaryschool.org.uk

Our Website: www.putteridgeprimaryschool.org.uk

Please ensure you address all of the criteria on the Person Specification and provide specific examples, including impact, to demonstrate how you meet each of the criterion.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 15th March 2026

Interview date: TBC

(Please note that if you are invited to interview, you will be required to undertake a practical exercise with a group of children).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

CVs will not be accepted for posts based in school, application must be made on the form provided. Putteridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.

AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS

Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification

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 Putteridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 594 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Putteridge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putteridge-primary-school

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