Teaching Assistant Level 2

Balliol Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  24 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 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: £25,614.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time Only

Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

Balliol Primary School strives to be our local community primary school of choice. We offer an inclusive learning environment which is ambitious for our pupils and prepares them for their future education and beyond.

Our school lies at the heart of the Balliol estate on the south side of the town of Kempston. We have an extensive site with Pre School (2years+), Nursery (3 years+) and Primary School, all serving our community with pride.

We are looking for a caring, motivated, enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our friendly, hard-working team from October 2026.

These posts will initially be working within the Early Years Provision at the school but may require working throughout the school in the future.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact Mrs King at the school office office@balliolschool.co.uk 01234 300601

Closing date for this post is the Thursday 24th September at Midday, we are looking to hold interviews in the following week.

Balliol Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

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 Balliol Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 355 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Balliol Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/balliol-primary-school

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