Teaching Assistant to support a SEN child with an EHCP (Maternity Cover)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March 2026

• Closing date

  15 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 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: £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) £13.06 per hour

Teaching Assistant to support a SEN child with an EHCP (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are seeking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a SEN child with an EHCP. The successful candidate will have an appropriate qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above and the experience to support children.

It is expected that the candidate will have recent experience working in educational settings. There will be an expectation to complete paperwork, attend meetings and support the Class Teacher. The successful applicant will be a flexible team player, committed to raising standards and meeting the needs of our children as they move across the school and support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Please ensure that you read the person specification and job description.

You must have the following qualifications:

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Hours of work are Monday to Friday - 8.50 - 3.30 with a 30 minute break for lunch.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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 Scheme. CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. St Vincent’s & St Mary’s are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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 Mary's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-luton

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