Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Lawnside Academy; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Lawnside Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant – Level 1 on a fixed-term contract through August 2027. The role is 30 hours per week during term time plus 5 training days, supporting pupils in the classroom and assisting teachers with lesson delivery and pupil welfare.

Salary is NJC Level 1d Point 3 (£24,796 FTE per annum). DBS clearance and references are required. Applications close on 18 September 2026, with interviews the following week.

Qualifications

• Supports access to learning under direct instruction.
• Assists classroom staff in managing pupils.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct instruction of teaching staff in the classroom.
• Support pupils to access learning tasks and activities.
• Assist with general classroom management and pupil welfare.

Skills

Support learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Level 1 (Fixed Term initially to August 2027)

SALARY: NJC Level 1d Point 3 (£24,796 FTE per annum)

BASED AT: Lawnside Academy

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal

HOURS: 30 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days (8:45am - 12:30pm, 30min lunch break, minus 1 x 15-minute coffee break / 1pm - 3:30pm)

BEST comprises ten flourishing academies and five nurseries delivering first choice education, from Early Years to Advanced Level study. Our vision is ‘to grow the BEST in everyone.’ We believe in the importance of high expectations, hard work and the development of a community of schools where each of us strive to ‘be the best that we can be.’ Our schools work together to add value and compete to continually improve.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, supporting access to learning for pupils and providing general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

CLOSING DATE:

9am Friday 18th September 2026

INTERVIEW DATE:

w/c Monday 28th September 2026

For all enquiries about this role, please contact Marissa Stoneham on 01767 312313 or [e-mail]

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.

Strictly no agencies.