Job description
Teaching Assistant 2
Term time plus inset days - 39 Weeks per Year/30 hours per week
Parklea Primary is a vastly improving split site Primary School on the border with Central Bedfordshire.
Our staff are an extremely hard-working team who support each other to ensure our pupils have the best learning experience possible. We are proud of the fact that all visitors comment on the calm, relaxed atmosphere as well as the good behaviour of our pupils.
Our pupils are respectful and get on well together. They receive a curriculum that motivates them and enables them to work hard and try their best.
We have high expectation of all our staff, successful candidates will:
Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
The ability to respond calmly and constructively when dealing with students with SEN.
Work 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
Contribute to the health and safety of all pupils which will include first aid and intimate care. Appropriate training will be provided.
Carry out a lunchtime duty as part of their role.
Have the necessary skills and knowledge to work across the school from Reception to Year 6.
Have basic math’s and English knowledge, in order to be able to provide the appropriate level of support to our pupils.
Complete first aid training
Closing date: Friday 3rdth July noon Interview date: W/C Monday 6th July 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to our school
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Parklea Primary School
Community school · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 548
- Avg teacher salary
- £40,747
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.6:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Luton, Luton, LU3 3EW
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- £17,591.45 - £18,156.57 Annually (Actual)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 24 June 2026
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
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