Teaching Assistant

Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 Annually (FTE) FTE (this role will be pro rated)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Thomas Whitehead is a one form entry Church of England Primary school based in Houghton Regis and is part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking to appoint a practitioner to work as part of a supportive team that are dedicated, enthusiastic and are committed to raising standards.

Our vision is to ensure that everything we do is underpinned by our core values of Hope, Perseverance and Respect. Through our Christian values we aim to provide an aspirational and inclusive learning environment, in which every child can let their light shine and flourish.

Our aims as a school are to…

Develop personal strength

Encourage perseverance, resilience and ambition to achieve our goals.

Be happy, safe and feel part of a caring school family.

Work collaboratively in creating a nurturing, caring and inclusive environment for all to learn and flourish, within our school and the wider community.

Value, care for and respect each other and the environment God has created

The salary for this role will be point 4-6 £26,016 FTE working Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm term time plus INSET days/training.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers 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.

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.

For further details, please contact Ms W Shreeve on 01582 865466 or email wshreeve@twa.dsamat.co.uk

Closing date is Friday 6th November 2026. Interviews are week commencing 9th November 2026.

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 Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-whitehead-cofe-academy

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