Teaching Assistant

Putteridge High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,407.00 Annually (Actual) 32.5 hours a week, term time + 5 days - L3 (starting salary £20,407)

Teaching Assistant job summary

An excellent opportunity at Putteridge High School

We are delighted to be in the position to advertise the following vacancy to join our dynamic team:

Teaching Assistant

Term time + 5 days (39 weeks) - 32.5 hours a week

Grade: NJC L3 points 6 - 8 (starting salary £20,407 per annum, actual)

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant who will be joining a highly successful and dedicated team.

We require a dedicated Teaching Assistant who has vision, passion, commitment and high expectations, someone who really wants to make a difference to the lives and futures of our students.

If you have any questions about this role please email Mrs U Seybold-Jarvis: hr@putteridgehigh.org

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

Deadline for applications is 9:00am on Wednesday 21st October 2026, interviews will take place shortly after.

Please note, the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are therefore advised.

Visit our website: http://www.putteridgehigh.org

Follow us on Twitter:@PutteridgeHSch

Follow us on Facebook:@Putteridgehighschool

Please visit our 'Why work for us? page on our website for further information

The school is committed to safeguarding and 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 (DBS).

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools

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 Putteridge High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Putteridge High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putteridge-high-school-luton

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