Teaching Assistant
Location: Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1LZContract Type: Term TimeHours of work: 30 Hours per week - Part TimeSalary: L3 points 6 - 8 - £17,237.76 (Actual)Closing date: Monday 1st September 2025, 9.00am
Dallow Primary School is a warm and welcoming school with 630 pupils on role and three classes in each year group. It received a Good rating from Ofsted in May 2023, with the report stating that "Pupils like attending this friendly and happy school. They are confident, polite and welcoming to visitors. They are kind and considerate of each other. This means that pupils feel happy and safe".
Located in the vicinity of the M1, A5 link roads and the L&D hospital, the school has a diverse pupil population, with students from all different religions, cultures, and language backgrounds. The school considers this diversity to be a valuable asset.
The school's goal is to make learning enjoyable and engaging. We strive to provide all our students with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we hold high expectations for each and every one of them to become lifelong learners.
Over view of the job: Under the direction of the class teacher, following agreed lesson plans, support the teaching and learning of individuals or groups of pupils with Special Educational Needs using support strategies appropriate to the needs of pupils, providing feedback and liaising over problems. Contribute to the intellectual and social development of pupils and work with individual children to support the achievement of literacy and numeracy targets and in other specific curriculum areas, as directed. Prepare, maintain and deploy appropriate learning aids, materials and equipment.
Purpose of the post: Support the class teacher in all aspects of teaching and enhance learning opportunities for pupils, bringing to bear knowledge and practical experience gained through working with pupils.
If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.Full training, support and induction will be provided.In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.We are unable to accept CVsWe thank you for your interest in this role. For further information, please contact Jade Kirkpatrick, HR on: 01582 616601 We offer a range of employee benefits:- A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
- Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Generous pension schemes
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee of the month scheme
- Diverse workplace
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st September 2025, 9.00am
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Interviews will take place - TBC
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