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Teaching Assistant

Tennyson Road Primary School

Luton

Salary
£19,909–£20,548 a year (actual)(£26,847–£27,709 FTE)
Applications close
19 Nov 2026

Job details

Salary
£19,909–£20,548 a year (actual)(£26,847–£27,709 FTE)Advert says: £26,847.00 - £27,709.00 Annually (FTE) £19,908.50 - 20,547.72 actual salary
Location
Luton
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
19 Nov 2026

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£19,909–£27,709 Actual

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£26,847–£27,709 FTE

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As advertised: “£26,847.00 - £27,709.00 Annually (FTE) £19,908.50 - 20,547.72 actual salary”

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About the role

Tennyson Road Primary is part of the Tennyson Learning Community, a Multi-Academy Trust, and welcomes applications from aspiring or experienced teaching assistants and those new to the profession. High quality induction and excellent continuing professional development is available to newly and recently qualified teaching assistants as well as experienced teaching assistants seeking a new challenge in an ‘Outstanding’ school, We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other relevant employment checks. We are interested to hear from highly motivated individuals whose values are aligned with ours and who possesses the knowledge and abilities to work as a successful teaching assistant as part of a cohesive team. In return of your commitment and hard work we would offer you:

  • A brilliant community of professionals across the Trust, with great expertise.
  • A superb professional development programme
  • A well-equipped, highly resourced and safe working environment.
  • Wonderful children who love learning.
  • A supportive working environment with the highest expectations of pupil and teacher flourishing.
  • Competitive pay rate.
  • Private Health care through our employer scheme ‘Westfield Health’
  • A supportive and respectful place to work and grow as an individual.
  • Free tea and coffee, often with a slice of cake! The Tennyson Learning Community is a growing Academy Trust with the aim of supporting and leading the growth and improvement of academies across Luton, Bedfordshire and neighbouring authorities.

We are driven by a moral purpose and a vision that ensures every child has the right to outstanding teaching and, every academy, exceptional leadership. It is our vision to work with our children, their parents and carers and our staff to create and to sustain excellent academies. Should you wish to apply and have any further questions, please email: TLCrecruitment@tennysonroad.school Please do not hesitate to contact the school for an informal conversation about the role. Interviews will be held soon after closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing. The Tennyson Learning Community is a Disability Committed Employer Tennyson Road Primary School Website

About Tennyson Road Primary School

Employer name
Tennyson Road Primary School
Employer type
Academy (converter)
Address
Tennyson Road, Luton, LU1 3RS
Phase
Primary

Part of a trust

Part of TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY

Tennyson Road Primary School is part of TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY. Learn more about the trust and what it's like to work there.

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Tennyson Road, Luton, LU1 3RS

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Job reference
teaching-assistant-138722fe-494c-405a-b473-c0ca3ec09d7e
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School
Posted by the original source
4 Nov 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs
6 Nov 2026

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