SEND Teaching Assistant at Livingstone Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/LPS/06425

Location

Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£12.85 Hourly
This is before the April 2026 NJC increase

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 29th Jun, 2026

Start Date

01-09-2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

W/c 6th July 2026

Interview Date(s) W/c 6th July 2026

About this Role

We are a diverse, thriving school in the heart of Bedford requiring a skillful and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant. You will be joining our friendly team and work with assigned children with additional needs across the school. A good sense of humour, compassionate nature and flexibility are key to this position. Part-time will be considered for the right candidate,. The post is term time only.

The contract will run until August 2027 in the first instance.

All applicants will be considered for an interview at the time of receipt of their application. We reserve the right to close, interview and appoint before this date if an acceptable candidate applies.

Posts involving work with children and/or vulnerable adults are subject to the disclosure of criminal records. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. As part of our due diligence in the recruitment process, and in line with KCSIE, Livingstone Primary School will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates. These searches will be conducted by a member of staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent and fair, and reflected within the school’s Safer Recruitment Policy.