Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
St Augustine's Academy, Dunstable

Salary: Level 3B (dependant on qualifications) NJC 2019 scale points 6-8 (from £25,989 - actual salary for 31.25 hours from £19,026) Or Level 2A NJC 2019 scale points 3-4 (from £24,796 - actual salary for 31.25 hours from £18,153). Term time + 5 INSET Days per year

Hours: up to 31.25 hours per week (hours to be discussed at interview)

Required from September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a suitably skilled, caring and enthusiastic teaching assistant to be part of a unique and exciting one form entry primary school.

The successful candidate will:

Be actively supportive of the Christian ethos of the school

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Be flexible; the role may involve working 1 to 1 with pupils who have Special Educational Needs (including those with EHCPs), supporting pupils in group or whole class situations

Demonstrate initiative and the ability to encourage independence and resilience in pupils

Have high expectations of themselves and others

Work well as a member of a team

Have a heart for the community

If you are keen to provide a valuable service that will positively impact on our school community, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are most welcome.

For further details and an application pack, please visit our school website at www.staugustinesacademy.co.uk or contact Mrs. Julia Holloway, Office Administrator on 01582 661778 or by emailing the school at office@staugustinesacademy.co.uk

Closing date: 12 noon, 24th June, 2026

Interview date: 30th June, 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out online checks and require a criminal Record Self Declaration form to be completed by shortlisted candidates. We require enhanced DBS checks on all staff and volunteers and take references. We are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all members of the community.