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Teaching Assistant

Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY

This job expired on 14 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,959.00 - £19,567.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Level 3A (points 5-7), from £18,959 to £19,567 per annum for 32.5 hours per week term-time, plus 32.5 hours to be worked outside term-time (based on full-time salary of £24,790 to £25,584).

Teaching Assistant job summary

TEACHING ASSISTANT

REQUIRED ASAP

NJC Level 3A (points 5-7), from £18,959 to £19,567 per annum for 32.5 hours per week term-time, plus 32.5 hours to be worked outside term-time (based on full-time salary of £24,790 to £25,584).

An exciting opportunity to be part of a strong team in a growing and thriving Academy with a clear vision and ambition for our students. The successful candidate will offer a wide range of skills supporting vulnerable students within the classroom and beyond. You will be committed, resourceful and flexible in the role, and be able to work as part of a team while using your own initiative.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential and training will be provided. This exciting role offers excellent prospects for progression into teaching and caring professions, and would particularly suit graduates, returners to work and those looking for new opportunities.

“Students at Vandyke are proud and articulate ambassadors for their school. They enjoy learning and achieve well. They thrive as a result of the school’s ambition for all students to become ‘world ready citizens’”

“Students are confident, courteous and aspirational. They behave well and move around the school calmly. They respect themselves and others”.

OFSTED January 2024.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. References and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please visit our website at www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk for further information and an application form, or contact Mrs Jo Sessions, PA to Headteacher on 01525 636700 or via email recruitment@vandyke.cbeds.co.uk.

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 14th May 2025

Once we have received sufficient applications the vacancy may close, so if you are interested you are advised to apply immediately. If you are short-listed for interview, details will be sentto you via MyNewTerm. You are therefore advised to check your email on a regular basis.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

This job post has expired.

About Vandyke Upper School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1509 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Vandyke Upper School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/vandyke-upper-school

A high achieving school where everyone matters.

At Vandyke we believe that the ingredients for effective learning and high achievement include outstanding teaching, high expectations and an atmosphere within which relationships flourish. We pride ourselves on the school’s high standards and inclusive reputation.

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