Teaching Assistant at Totternhoe Church of England Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/TCEA/88971

Location

Church Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1RE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

NJC Payscale Point 3

Closing Date

12:00pm, 6th Feb 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint an Teaching Assistant for 5 days, 30 hours a week. The successful candidate will be as part of a supportive team to ensure the care of individual or groups of children, to support their learning and development and ensure their safety. Experience of working with children aged 3-5 years old and excellent communication skills are essential.

The role is varied and will involve:

Encouraging and supporting children’s development
Support the class teacher to organise and support different activities (role play and story time etc)
Encouraging exploration
Support children's language development
The ability to engage and build strong relationships with children
Observe and complete relevant paper work

We can offer:

A motivated and supportive Leadership team
A commitment to enhancing your professional development.
A friendly and warm community with dedicated staff
Enthusiastic learners.
A commitment to raising standards for all our children.

Totternhoe CE Academy and Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure for all applicants.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics.

For further details or to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01582 662959 or email: totternhoeoffice@tot.dsamat.co.uk