Teaching Assistant 2 at Parklea Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PPS/90048

Location

Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£17,591.45 - £18,156.57 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

38 plus 5 training days

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 3rd Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 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

Teaching Assistant 2

Term time plus inset days - 39 Weeks per Year/30 hours per week

Parklea Primary is a vastly improving split site Primary School on the border with Central Bedfordshire.

Our staff are an extremely hard-working team who support each other to ensure our pupils have the best learning experience possible. We are proud of the fact that all visitors comment on the calm, relaxed atmosphere as well as the good behaviour of our pupils.

Our pupils are respectful and get on well together. They receive a curriculum that motivates them and enables them to work hard and try their best.

We have high expectation of all our staff, successful candidates will:

· Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate

· The ability to respond calmly and constructively when dealing with students with SEN.

· Work 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

· Contribute to the health and safety of all pupils which will include first aid and intimate care. Appropriate training will be provided.

· Carry out a lunchtime duty as part of their role.

· Have the necessary skills and knowledge to work across the school from Reception to Year 6.

· Have basic math’s and English knowledge, in order to be able to provide the appropriate level of support to our pupils.

· Complete first aid training

Closing date: Friday 3rd^th July noon Interview date: W/C Monday 6^th July 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to our school

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau