Teaching Assistant 2

DENBIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘Dedicated to Excellence’

Denbigh Road, Luton. LU3 1NS

Tel: 01582 571597 www.denbighprimary.com

TEACHING ASSISTANT 2

Hours per week (minimum 32.5 - maximum 35) plus 5 training days

Pay scale (Level 3 Point 6 - 8) =£20,407 - £22,733 actual per annum

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive primary school. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and support pupils across the primary age range, helping children to achieve their full potential. You will work with pupils of all abilities, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing appropriate support both within the classroom and where required, on an individual or small-group basis.

The role will involve supporting learning, promoting positive behaviour and independence and helping to create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for all pupils.

Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting would be advantageous, but we are equally interested in hearing from candidates who demonstrate the right skills, attitude and commitment to supporting children.

Key responsibilities for this post:

• Support students within all ability classrooms.
  
• Provide 1:1 and group support where required.
  
• Work alongside experienced classroom practitioners in the delivery of the curriculum.
  
• Lead and/or support after-school creative or sports activities and events.
  

Candidates for this post will have:

• Grade 4 GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics
  
• A very good standard of spoken and written English
  

About our school

Denbigh Primary School sits at the very heart of the local community. We are committed to ensuring excellent standards across and beyond the national curriculum. Our school has an unrivalled record in training and development: with a number of our teaching assistants moving on to become classroom teachers.

We can offer:

• A dedicated and supportive senior leader who fosters and promotes an ethos of excellence.
• Career development opportunities for the right candidate.
  
• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
  
• Happy children with excellent attitudes to learning.
  

We warmly welcome and encourage interested candidates to contact the school office to arrange a visit to our school to fully appreciate what we can offer. Candidates will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 21st October 2026

Shortlisting date: 22nd October 2026

Interview date: 5th November 2026

** Please note: We reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. If you are interested in this position, we therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

Denbigh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please see Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy attached for further information.