Teaching Assistant

Eaton Bray Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2DT

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026, flexible for the right candidate

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  2 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,963.70 - £19,565.59 Annually (Actual) Starting salary NJC Level 2 or Level 3 depending on qualifications and experience

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for a caring, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, initially working in upper Key Stage 2. You will help create a nurturing environment where every child’s well-being is at the centre of what we do, fostering their confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Eaton Bray Academy is at the heart of our village community, providing a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families. Our vision is to establish a setting where every child thrives, our friendly team feels valued and families are partners in their child’s learning journey.

Hours of work are Monday - Friday 8.30am -3.30pm term time only.

Eaton Bray Academy caters for children between 2 and 11 with capacity for 30 children per year. We are located within the village of Eaton Bray, near to Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard within Central Bedfordshire. We are also within easy reach of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, as we sit close to the Buckinghamshire border.

What We Offer

• A passionate and friendly team, committed to creating a nurturing and inspiring environment for children.

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to develop your skills.

• A warm, welcoming, and close-knit school community.

• School holidays, a supportive well-being focussed leadership team and a school environment that has recently had a positive Ofsted experience.

We know that the right person is more important than ticking every box, so if this role sparks your interest—even if you're not sure you meet every criteria—please get in touch for a chat. We’d love to hear from you.

Eaton Bray Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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

Eaton Bray Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment.

All candidates will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check before taking up any post. It is essential that applicants value and embody the school's commitment to safeguarding.

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 Eaton Bray Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eaton Bray Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eaton-bray-academy

Our school and pre-school welcomes children aged 2 – 11 years.

Eaton Bray Academy is a happy, inclusive family where pupils and community are at our heart. Together we inspire children to be curious and develop a genuine love of learning to provide strong foundations for their future.

We strive to enrich the lives of all, with our morals and values fundamental to our curriculum. Happiness is fostered through mutual care, respect, and communication with a determination to support and include every family in our community. It is vital that every individual is able to feel healthy, happy and safe, in our school and beyond.

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