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Teaching Assistant

Carlton CofE Primary School

Bedford

Applications close
16 October 2026

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Job details

Location
Bedford
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
16 October 2026

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About the role

🌿 PART-TIME LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with SEND experience who is passionate about helping children thrive?

We are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our happy and dedicated team from 2nd November 2026 or as soon as possible.

🏫 About the role

You will primarily be based in our Year 3/4 classroom, supporting a class of 21 wonderful children alongside the class teacher.

At our school, Teaching Assistants are valued members of the whole-school team. We do not have ‘velcro 1-to-1 TAs’. Instead, our Teaching Assistants work flexibly across the school, supporting children with a range of needs and delivering targeted interventions to help every child make progress.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, building positive relationships with children and making a real difference to their learning and development.

⭐ We are looking for someone who

has:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification/experience

Experience of working with

children with SEND

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), in line with our requirements

A caring, positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting children

The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive school team

🌱 Desirable

It would be particularly beneficial if you also have a Nursery Nurse or EYFS qualification, as there may be opportunities to support our EYFS unit when needed.

💚 Why join us?

Come and be part of a happy, welcoming and thriving village school, where staff work together to support children to flourish.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a friendly and supportive school community, we would love to hear from you!

📅 Start date: 2nd November 2026 📚 Role: Level 3 Teaching Assistant 🏫 Setting: Beautiful and thriving village school

Come and join our lovely team!

About Carlton CofE Primary School

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Where this vacancy came from

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Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
22 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
1 October 2026

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