Teaching Assistant

Kempston Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,753.00 - £22,096.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Pay

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Location: Kempston Academy, Bedford

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 35.75 hours per week, 39 weeks

Salary: Level 2 Point 2-5

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 9am

We are looking to appoint a passionate and skilled Teaching Assistant to support pupils and staff through the provision of general assistance in the classroom and the school, or to support a child with specific needs (e.g. behavioural difficulties/ or English as an additional language).

The role will involve providing support for learning in the classroom as directed by the class teacher/line manager and help to maintain the order and cleanliness of the classroom environment e.g. putting up displays.

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.

For further information, please contact Lidia Bhogal, HR Lead - hr@kempstonacademy.co.uk

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

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

Visit our website: www.kempstonacademy.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @KAKempston

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 Kempston Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 773 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kempston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kempston-academy

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