Teaching Assistant

Linslade School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,321.00 - £20,642.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistants

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 34.5 hours per week

Salary: NJC L2 pts 4-5 £20,321-£20,642

Start date: September 2026

Closing date: 12pm on Sunday 30th August 2026

Location: Linslade School

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our experienced and friendly Learning Support Team. We are looking for exceptional colleagues to be part of our school’s commitment to raise standards, but, above all, to enable pupils with additional needs to access learning; both inside and outside the classroom. Applicants will need to possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate that they have excellent literacy and numeracy skills, as well as a calm, positive and encouraging personality.

We are looking for someone who has:

A passion for learning

High expectations for all children

Patience and empathy

Enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute to the life of our popular middle school

We are a 9-13 middle school which is proud to offer:

An inspirational Leadership team, supported by talented, enthusiastic and hardworking staff

A very positive culture that encourages learning for all

Happy, confident and motivated pupils

A dynamic environment where everyone is striving to improve outcomes for all following a recent excellent Ofsted inspection.

As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.

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

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer via hr@linsladeac.co.uk.

Please note, the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, but the final closing date is 12pm on Sunday 30th August 2026.

Visit our website: https://www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @linsladeSchool

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 Linslade School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 721 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Linslade School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/linslade-school

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