1-2-1 Teaching Assistant - Watling Lower School, Dunstable

Hours: 31.25 hours per week - 8:45am - 3:30pm 

Contract: Fixed-term contract until subsequent named child leaves

Contract: Term Time + INSET

Grade: H3

Actual Salary: From £18,400 per annum

Start date:  September 2026 or as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting children with additional needs on either 1:1 or 1:2 basis.  The role will be to work with a named child (or a maximum of two children across the school).

We are a diverse and inclusive school, and it is our desire to educate both the children’s hearts and minds. We are looking for someone who will have high expectations but more than that, an absolute desire to help children succeed and overcome any barriers they may have. You will have personal drive, commitment, innovation and have knowledge and experience of working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties, but more than that you will want to be part of a team of teachers and TAs who work together as one and whose sole aim is the support of our children.

• Have you got a background as a Teaching Assistant or work within a Primary School in a similar role?
• Have you got a ‘can do’ attitude with excellent communication skills?
• Are you able to demonstrate initiative in a range of everyday tasks and activities?
• Have you got resilience and a good sense of humor?

If this sounds interesting to you please call for a visit to the school where we can show you around and answer any question you may have. We will be very excited to meet you.

Further details and application forms are available on the Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk , the HR Team at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 10^th July 2026

Date of Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.