Teaching Assistant at Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CHPSFSS/61324

Location

Cutenhoe Learning Park, Cutenhoe Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3NJ

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £18,624.82

Hours Per Week

32.5

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 3rd Aug, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Teaching Assistant (Term Time Only)

Join Our School Team!

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and support pupils in achieving their full potential.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:40am – 3:40pm
Contract: Term Time Only

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and school leaders to provide valuable support to pupils both individually and in small groups. You may support pupils with additional needs, including behavioural needs, SEND, or those with English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.
Working with individual pupils and small groups to help them achieve their targets.
Assisting with classroom preparation and learning resources.
Supporting pupils' personal, social and emotional development.
Helping maintain a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
Supervising pupils during the school day, including educational visits where required.
Recording pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
Promoting the school's safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion policies.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and helping them succeed.
Has excellent communication skills with both children and adults.
Will possess GCSE English and Maths Grade C (4/5) or above
Works effectively as part of a team.
Is patient, flexible and supportive.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Is willing to undertake training and professional development.

Why Join Us?

Friendly and supportive school environment.
Opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
School holidays off.
A rewarding role within a dedicated educational team.

‘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’.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

Previous applicants need not apply.