Teaching Assistant

St. Augustine's Academy; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St Augustine's Academy in Dunstable is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join its one-form-entry primary school. The role supports pupils, including those with SEND, in 1-to-1, small-group and whole-class settings, and contributes to a caring Christian ethos.

The post is up to 31.25 hours per week, term-time plus 5 INSET days. Salary depends on NJC scales, with two available channels, closing date 12 noon 7 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Be actively supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be flexible; may work 1 to 1 with pupils with SEND or support groups and whole class situations.
• Demonstrate initiative and encourage independence and resilience in pupils.
• Work well as a member of a team and have a heart for the community.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Work well as a member of a team
• Have a heart for the community

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Teaching Assistant
St Augustine's Academy, Dunstable

Salary: Level 3B (dependant on qualifications) NJC 2019 scale points 6-8 (from £26,846 - actual salary for 31.25 hours from £19,026) Or Level 2A NJC 2019 scale points 3-4 (from £25,614 - actual salary for 31.25 hours from £18,826). Term time + 5 INSET Days per year

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

Required as soon as possible.

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 pupilsHave high expectations of themselves and others
• Work well as a member of a team
• Have a heart for the community

Closing date: 12 noon, 7th October, 2026

Interview date: week commencing 12th October 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.