Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - based at at Ivel Valley School Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Our dynamic special needs school is looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to inspire, support and nurture our incredible pupils from Nursery to Year 11

In our 2026 staff survey, 100% of staff said that they enjoy working at Ivel Valley. So if you are looking for a new, rewarding job, come and join us!

Qualities we seek:

• Compassionate and patient nature
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and understanding towards diverse needs
• Eagerness to learn and grow in an inclusive educational setting
• Dedication to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment

Ivel Valley is a special needs school and college in Biggleswade, providing education for pupils aged 3-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

Our school site on Hitchmead Road supports pupils from Early Years to Key Stage 4 with the majority of students continuing on to post-16 education at our College site at The Baulk, Biggleswade.

The posts are permanent working 32.5 hours weekly from 8.45am to 3.45pm during term time only. Part-time requests will be considered for a reduced number of days, however the working hours are fixed. You will be provided with a full induction programme to give you the training you need to succeed. You are not required to have any specific Teaching Assistant qualification or school-based experience, just a great attitude!

Pay Scale is NJC 1D Point 4 - 5 (starting at Point 4 and moving to Point 5 after successfully completing probation). This is a term time only contract but you will be paid for 45.4 weeks per year to cover working INSET days, holiday pay and bank holidays.

In addition to working with our fabulous team of professionals and amazing pupils we also offer the following:

FREE Uniform

Specialist Training

On site parking

Access to FREE Employee Assistance Programme offering Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme, Techscheme, Shopping Scheme

FREE Tea & Coffee

Please visit our website https://www.ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk/ for more information about our school and college. Full details of the role are included in the attached person specification and job description. If you would like to come and see our school in action, please get in touch. We will try and accommodate any requests however school is closed from 25th - 30th October for half-term.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact our HR Manager - HR@ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk

Please note: you will need a pass in GCSE English and maths (or equivalent) for this role - evidence will be required before we are able to offer an interview.

Ivel Valley School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from at least your last two employers, evidence of required qualifications and medical clearance.

Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

Ivel Valley School and Ivel Valley College are a disability confident committed employer and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job and anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.