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 hr@linsladeac.co.uk. 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/ Follow us on Twitter: @linsladeSchool