This is a school with a great reputation and a happy team. People say they enjoy working here. This is because we believe in making a difference for children and know that to do this, we have to make a difference for staff first. We believe in developing staff which means it could be that the rest of your career starts here! We have a rare opportunity to appoint a highly motivated person to join our team as a Teaching Assistant in Key Stage 2. This post would suit someone with experience or a post-graduate who is looking for their next step into a teaching career.

At Stopsley, we are all about children deserving the very best. They only get one go at life so we want all of our children to be given the very best support that they can get. We are looking for a talented person to join our highly successful team and help us do this. This is a great chance for a hard-working, energetic and caring individual to support with our teaching and learning, working with a range of children with different backgrounds, abilities and needs. This means we can make a difference for all children. You would support in all areas of learning and would be guided by our brilliant teachers. If you want to enjoy your job, are positive and passionate about education and success and you know you are good at working with children, then we would love to hear from you. 

Candidates will need to:

• Have experience or knowledge of working with children in a school setting
• Be able to communicate well with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Have patience and calmness and be proactive in dealing with challenges
• Have gained at least a grade 4 or above (or the equivalent of) in GCSE English and maths
• Show the right personality for helping our school succeed

As a school, we do offer the following benefits because we look after our staff:

• Wonderful children who are well behaved and keen to learn 
• A professional and supportive work environment
• An original well-being package with paid leave of absence during term time (highly rare in schools) 
• An exciting curriculum, with global learning at the heart, which enables children to become #changemakers
• Regular training programme for Teaching Assistants and rewarding career progression opportunities
• A positive working atmosphere (a good work-life balance; well-being opportunities)
• Our own mental health and well-being team who look after you daily

Stopsley is one of the top schools in Luton and has a real 'can do' attitude amongst everyone who works here. You are welcome to come and see for yourself or call us for an informal chat.

Hours: 33.75 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.45pm (term-time only). This position is fixed-term, but could be made permanent.

L2 (SCP 4-5) pro rata annual salary £19,394 (FTE £25,185).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

To apply for the post, please complete the application form via the advert or on our school website. If preferred, you may email your application directly to the Headteacher, Richard Fordham, at: head@stopsley.primaryluton.co.uk

*Please do not apply for this post if you wish to work in Early Years or if you wish to work part-time.

*Please note that we may interview earlier than the closing date if we feel that someone is the right candidate for our children. Therefore, if you are going to apply, it is best to submit your form as soon as possible.