Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 34.5 hours per week

Salary: NJC L2 pts 4-5 £20,321-£20,642

Start date: September 2026

Closing date: 12pm on Sunday 30th August 2026

Location: Linslade School

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our experienced and friendly Learning Support Team. We are looking for exceptional colleagues to be part of our school’s commitment to raise standards, but, above all, to enable pupils with additional needs to access learning; both inside and outside the classroom. Applicants will need to possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate that they have excellent literacy and numeracy skills, as well as a calm, positive and encouraging personality.

We are looking for someone who has:

A passion for learning

High expectations for all children

Patience and empathy

Enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute to the life of our popular middle school

We are a 9-13 middle school which is proud to offer:

An inspirational Leadership team, supported by talented, enthusiastic and hardworking staff

A very positive culture that encourages learning for all

Happy, confident and motivated pupils

A dynamic environment where everyone is striving to improve outcomes for all following a recent excellent Ofsted inspection.

As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer via [email removed].

Please note, the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, but the final closing date is 12pm on Sunday 30th August 2026.

Visit our website: https://www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/

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