Teaching Assistant

Lark Rise Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support in the classroom to individuals/groups of pupils as directed by the class teacher/line manager (e.g. care plans etc.)
• Follow and implement the school's behaviour policy and any related policies and procedures.
• Provide support for learning in the classroom as directed by the class teacher/line manager and help to maintain the order and cleanliness of the classroom
• Assist in the supervision of children during the working day, on/off site including for example school visits, swimming; assist in the supervision and support of children during break times.
• Under the direction of the Line Manager/SENDCo/Headteacher develop and maintain supportive relationships with parents, carers and others. Contribute to the care, health and welfare of pupils in accordance with the relevant school policies and support the outcomes of Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Keep records and provide feedback to teaching and other staff on pupils’ behaviour and progress.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional working relationship with all team members and peers.

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.

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

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 Lark Rise Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 351 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lark Rise Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lark-rise-academy

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