SEND Teaching Assistant

River Bank Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,274.00 Annually (Actual) L3

SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to work with our pupils with Special Educational Needs. This could also be someone who has a keen interest in supporting children with addtional needs. We are looking for a caring and committed person to support these pupils across the school. The role will include supervising pupils during morning break and part of lunch.

Term time, plus five training days, 8:15am - 15:45pm with half hour lunch break.

We can offer:
brilliantly behaved pupils
visible and supportive SLT who all teach
free healthcare
one paid family day per academic year
supportive parents
corporate membership to all Active Luton managed leisure centres
a happy school environment where children respond to good teaching and have a thirst for knowledge
commitment to a sensible approach to workload
a strong, committed and supportive team of staff and governors
the added security of Luton Borough Council's pay and conditions in line with maintained schools

Deadline for applications: 9:00am Friday 6th February 2026

Interviews from week beginning 9th February 2026

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact Lucy Brooks on 01582 531860 to arrange a visit.

Please visit our website for further information about our school - www.riverbankprimary.org

At River Bank Primary School our commitment is to: Inspire, Empower, Achieve.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

River Bank Primary School Safeguarding Policy - https://www.riverbankprimary.org/attachments/download.asp?file=3103&type=pdf

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

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 River Bank Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 769 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: River Bank Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/river-bank-primary-school

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