Teaching Assistant

Springfield Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,269.00 - £21,633.00 Annually (Actual) L2 point 4 - 5

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until August 2027

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days

Salary: L2 pts 4 - 5 (£21,296 - £21,633 actual)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed individual to help raise the standards within our school.

The role will involve supporting pupils and staff though the provision of general assistance in the classroom and the school, more specifically in Key Stage 1.

If you have 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 CV's

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Becky Cave, HR Lead - hr@springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk 01234 306000.

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

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th October 2026 at 12pm.

Interviews will take place shortly after.

Visit our website: www.springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Chiltern Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Chiltern Learning Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

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 Springfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Springfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-primary-school-mk42-7lj

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