Job description
Train to Teach Teaching Assistant
Salary: L2 SCP 4 - SCP 5
From £21,795 actual salary
Term-Time Only + 5 days
Starting date: September 2026
Lealands High School would like to recruit a Train to Teach Teaching Assistant to support class teachers in all aspects of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will enhance opportunities for students and will bring to the role knowledge and practical experience gained through working with young people. The ability to support the learning of individuals and small groups is essential as are excellent communication skills. This is a contract supporting the special educational needs of student with Educational and Health Care (EHC) Plans. Staff employed to this post would be expected to work towards becoming a trained teacher within a maximum of five years from initial appointment.
Lealands provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere along with high standards and expectations for success.
A wide range of career development opportunities and training are also available to the successful candidate.
Visits from prospective applicants are welcome and can be arranged by contacting the HR Team on 01582 611600 or email recruitment@lealands.luton.sch.uk
Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice fluently in spoken English and achieved a Level 2 or above in English and Maths. For this role you are required to have a degree in any subject.
The school 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 appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Lealands High School
Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 1,026
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,043
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Luton, Luton, LU3 3AL
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- Salary
- £21,795.00 Annually (Actual) L2 SCP 4 – SCP 5, Term-Time Only + 5 days
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 17 July 2026
- Closing date
- 31 August 2026
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