Teaching Assistant

Woodland Middle School Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  20 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Special Education Needs (SEN), Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Level 2a

Teaching Assistant job summary

Woodland Middle School

Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 1NP

Headteacher: Mr Jeff Conquest

Woodland Middle Schoolis a very welcoming and warm school. Pupils and staff are happy because our school Values are a central part of everything we do. Our pupils make very good progress through their 4 years with us, attaining way above the national average at KS3. Our school is part of the very successful Redborne Schools’ Partnership.

We are seeking to appoint the following post for September 2025

Teaching Assistant Positions

One Year Fixed Term Contract Initially

Full Time

5 days per week/28 hours/term time only plus training days

(part time would be considered)

Salary Level (2a)

You will be working in a very effective and friendly team of TAs that support the educational, personal and social needs of our most vulnerable pupils in and out of lessons. The ideal candidate will have an excellent level of literacy and numeracy, be enthusiastic and have the ability to form good working relationships with children. Full support and induction will be provided. Visits to our school are encouraged.

We offer a highly supportive leadership and the opportunity to work with great pupils and colleagues in a warm and caring Values-based culture.

Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 23rd June 2025

Please Note: All appointments to Woodland Middle School Academy have rigorous safeguarding checks including references and an enhanced DBS check.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Woodland Middle School Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 712 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodland Middle School Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodland-middle-school-academy

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