Teaching Assistant 1 at William Austin Infant School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/WAIS/66500
  Location
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£16,198.77 - £16,454.76 Annually (Actual)
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 13th Jan 2026
  Start Date
As soon as possible
  Positions Available
2
   Positions Available        2
  Interview Date(s)
21/01/2026
   Interview Date(s)           21/01/2026
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About this Role

William Austin Infant School is looking to appoint  two Teaching Assistants as soon as possible initially on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026, but there may be a possibility of the contracts being extended beyond this date. You will provide support to children with additional needs, either on a one to one basis or within a small group, as directed by the class teacher or SENCO.

This post is for term time plus staff training days.

We can offer you:

  • A supportive Leadership team.
  • Happy, content children.
  • A supportive, committed and happy team of staff and Governors.
  • Realistic expectations with a focus on the well being of staff.

You will need:

  • Some experience of working with children in Key Stage 1 or Foundation Stage.
  • To complete a Level 3 Paediatric course ( 2 days).
  • To be motivated and committed to help our pupils achieve the best outcomes.

There will be physical activity such as bending down in the role, as you are dealing with children.

The hours of work are , Monday to Friday,  8.45 a.m. to 3.25 p.m.

You must have fluent spoken and written English for this role. 


The School is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and expects all staff members to uphold this commitment. All applicants must be prepared to undergo child protection screening relevant to the position, which includes background checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Those who were born or have lived outside the UK will need to acquire additional overseas checks, which will be the responsibility of the candidate.



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Contact Details

  Priti Tailor
  01582 595198
  headspa@williamaustininfants.co.uk

William Austin Infant School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Tell us about your relevant experience, providing examples to demonstrate how you meet the experience criteria on the person specification.
  2. Tell us about your skills and abilities, providing examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and ability criteria on the person specification.
  3. Tell us about your specialist knowledge, education and training relevant to this role as stated on the person specification.
  4. Please describe your knowledge of discrimination and how this can be acted upon.
  5. Tell us how you are able to meet the other requirements as stated on the person specification.

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