Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)

Kempston Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,977.00 - £20,293.00 Annually (Actual) Level 2 Point 4-5

Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover) job summary

Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)

Location: Kempston Academy, Bedford

Contract Type: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Fixed term contract (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Level 2 Point 4-5 £19,977 - £20,293 per annum

Closing date: Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 9:00am

We are looking to appoint a skilled and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our ambitious SEN department. Under the supervision of the class teacher, you will support pupils and staff through the provision of general assistance in the classroom and the school. You will join a supportive and committed team.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Sofia Quarta, Senior HR Lead - hr@kempstonacademy.co.uk

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

The closing date for applications is: Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 9:00am.

The vacancy may close if suitable applicants apply. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

For further information, please visit our website: www.kempstonacademy.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @KAKempston

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Kempston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 834 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kempston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kempston-academy

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