Teaching Assistant

Gilbert Inglefield Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,143.00 - £19,445.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Location: Gilbert Inglefield Academy

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only + 5 training days (39 weeks)

Salary: NJC L2 pts 4-5 £19,143 - £19,445 per annum

Closing date: 9am on Friday 22nd May 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our experienced and friendly Learning Support Team. We are looking for exceptional colleagues to be part of our school's commitment to raise standards, but, above all, to enable pupils with additional needs to access learning; both inside and outside the classroom. Applicants will need to possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate that they have excellent literacy and numeracy skills, as well as a calm, positive and encouraging personality.

Come and be part of our extraordinary team at Gilbert Inglefield, where positivity, growth, and community flourish. We offer:

• A supportive environment where your expertise is valued.

• The opportunity to shape the administrative pulse of the school.

• A workplace where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

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 Laura Townsend HR Lead via hr@gilbertinglefield.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

Please note, the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, with the final closing date being 9am on Friday 22nd May 2026. Interviews to commence shortly after the closing date.

Visit our website: www.chilternlearningtrust.org

Follow us on Twitter: @chilternLT

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 Gilbert Inglefield Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 720 pupils
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gilbert-inglefield-academy-leighton-buzzard

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