Teaching assistant

St James' CofE Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  29 January 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC 3-6
• Additional allowances:

  NJC 3-6

Teaching assistant job summary

If you are patient, resilient, organised, and passionate about helping children succeed, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the role:

Supporting children in KS 1 & 2

Working collaboratively with class teachers to deliver engaging and effective learning opportunities.

Fostering a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

Assisting with classroom activities, supporting children's learning, play and development

Supervise lunch, nurturing and supporting play during the midday break

We are looking for someone who is:

Highly motivated, hardworking and committed.

Able to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice

Positive and flexible in their approach

Willing to support the Christian ethos of our school

The position is offered as a fixed term contract with the potential of becoming permanent, working 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 INSET days, with a 30-minute lunch break. An immediate start is available for the successful candidate.

We can offer you:

Enthusiastic, polite, well-mannered pupils who enjoy the challenges and experiences that we offer

A close working, dedicated team of inspirational professionals, all committed to giving our children the best possible opportunities

An opportunity to use your gifts and talents to shape the future of our school as we work together to grow and flourish.

A dedicated and supportive leadership team and a supportive local governing body

Superb professional development and opportunities to work with supportive and enthusiastic colleagues across our Trust

A commitment to your professional development and your well-being

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St James’ CE Primary and Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure for all applicants.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics.

Visits are warmly welcomed - please contact Lorna in the school office to make further arrangements. Office@stjamesvaschool.co.uk or 01234 352721

Please be aware that this job may close before the advertised closing date, with interviews taking place soon after. Early applications are therefore recommended. All applications will be considered on receipt.

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 St James' CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James' CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-cofe-academy-bedford

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