Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Totternhoe Church of England Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1RE

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: Unpaid Volunteer Position to gain experience in a Primary School Setting

Volunteer Teaching Assistant job summary

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Volunteer Teaching Assistant to join our school team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting children in their learning and development.

At our school, we are committed to using volunteers in a way that aligns with and enhances our strategic aims and educational vision. Volunteers are a valued part of our community, and we ensure their contributions support both pupils and staff.

This role could also serve as a stepping stone for those looking to gain valuable experience in education and potentially further their careers, should the right applicant apply.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Within our Trust, school volunteers may be utilised to support the classroom teacher in facilitating the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of the school. Activities may include:

Hearing children read;

Accompanying school visits;

Working with individual children;

Working with small groups of children;

Supporting specific curriculum areas, such as ICT or art, and

All volunteers must adhere to the volunteer agreement and act in accordance with policies and procedures.

This list is not exhaustive.

Support for Children

Under the direction of the teacher, carry out pre-determined tasks and / or perform general classroom duties, responding to the needs of the children.

Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individual pupils or small groups to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks.

Support inclusion in the classroom, ensuring all pupils feel involved with tasks and activities.

Support for the School

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff.

Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment.

Provide support for school events, e.g. school plays, events.

Commit to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children.

Participate in training sessions or safety briefings relevant to your role in school.

Safeguarding Statement

Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Candidates are welcome to visit our school and we would encourage you to do so. To find out more about us, discuss the role and arrange a visit, please contact the school office , via totternhoeoffice@tot.dsamat.co.uk / 01582 662959.

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 Totternhoe Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Totternhoe Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/totternhoe-church-of-england-academy

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