Teaching Assistant Level 2

Putnoe Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 - £13.05 Hourly Level 2a Point 3-4

Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

To attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils and any other requirements depending on the pupil’s special needs and, wherever possible, make these part of the learning experience (this may include toileting, other hygiene needs, help with dressing and/or assisting with feeding if necessary).

Under agreed school procedures, to give first aid/medicine where necessary; assist with programmes of special care such as speech therapy under the direction of the appropriate specialist. To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.

.Whilst there is a specific requirement to support a named pupil or pupils with an Education and Health Care Plan, support to other pupils may also be required, at the direction of the Headteacher

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 Putnoe Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 501 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Putnoe Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putnoe-primary-school

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Bedford and Bedfordshire