Teaching Assistant L3 - The Orchard at Wigmore Primary

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WP/58235

Location

Twyford Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9TB

Contract Type

Fixed Term/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£18,531.00 - £19,562.00 Annually (Actual)
L3 , SCP 6-8 pay award pending

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 3rd Aug, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

13th/14th August

Interview Date(s) 13th/14th August

About this Role

The Orchard, based at Wigmore Primary, are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Learning Assistant to play a key role in the lives of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.

You will be part of a team of professionals who believe in inclusion and success for all students, giving them the best possible prospects for their future lives. We are ambitious in striving to meet individual needs and improving students’ learning opportunities.

It is important you have a caring, patient and understanding nature with a true desire to promote and meet the needs of individual students. You will recognise the importance of flexibility to meet these differing needs and show initiative and insight in achieving this. With experience of working with young people with SEMH needs, you will, of course, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to make a positive contribution to this new and forward thinking provision. It is important you have experience of working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis and be committed to prioritising the needs of students at all times.

As a SEMH Learning Assistant, you will be welcomed into our supportive team to:

• Help to develop this newly formed provision

• Work as part of the team to support children

• Work one-to-one with students within the SEMH provision at Wigmore Primary

• Provide support to individual students through planned and adapted activities

• Assist with students’ personal, behavioural and social development through a bespoke curriculum

• Act as a positive role model to students, making a lasting impact on their lives

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information.