TEACHING ASSISTANT

Leagrave Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,072.00 - £18,358.00 Annually (Actual) 1 year fixed term

TEACHING ASSISTANT job summary

30.75 hours per week, term time only, 8.45 to 3.45 Monday to Thursday and until 1:30 on Fridays. - 1 year fixed term

We would like to appoint a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor to work in our school.

The ideal candidate will understand the principles of removing barriers to learning for our children and will be patient and resilient with a passion for helping children succeed.

The post holder could also be required to support in Early Years, KS1 or KS2.

We offer a modern, well-resourced school with supportive and friendly colleagues and governors, and a health benefit scheme for staff and their children.

This role would be ideal for anyone wishing to train as a cover supervisor or someone who holds a degree and would like to pursue a career in teaching (on the job training and support will be provided).

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English.

Application forms must be completed in full and returned by the closing date. Incomplete or late application forms may be rejected. CVs will not be accepted

Closing date: Midnight 27th February 2026

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

The school is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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 Leagrave Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 441 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leagrave Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leagrave-primary-school

“THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING SCHOOL “(OFSTED INSPECTION DECEMBER 2018).
We are a thriving and vibrant Primary School based in the west of Luton. We aim to give every child the best possible start to their education and strongly believe in our mission statement: ‘Striving For Excellence, Learning For Life.’

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