Teaching Assistant

Beechwood Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 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: £17,037.00 - £17,306.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

You will be required to participate in a weekly planning and preparation meeting and attend the weekly full staff meeting, which both take place after school (Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4.30pm / 4.45pm alternating)

Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Luton which is a welcoming community with pupils who have positive attitudes towards their learning and staff who are part of a well-trained and motivated team.

We require capable and reliable people with sound literacy and numeracy skills to support the learning needs of individual and groups of children. In addition you will provide admin support to the class teacher.

At Beechwood we are committed to providing an enjoyable first class education.

We have strong and effective teams to achieve this.

Our high quality training and induction programme enables our teaching assistants to develop exceptionally good knowledge and skills.

Details on how to apply can be found on the school website www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk

or on MyNewTerm.com

Closing date is Midday 2nd November 2026

Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 9th November 2026

Beechwood Primary School

Linden Road

Luton, LU4 9RD

Tel No. 01582 518400

Email: c.finneran@beechwoodprimary.org.uk

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in 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.

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 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 and 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 Beechwood Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 873 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Beechwood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechwood-primary-school-luton

Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Leagrave, Luton with “a calm, open and respectful atmosphere” where “the behaviour of pupils is good” (Ofsted 2017).

We have enthusiastic pupils, supportive parents and governors and a committed hard-working staff. If you are looking to work in a school where you are supported and encouraged and where you will receive excellent induction and on-going training, then Beechwood is the school for you.

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