Teaching Assistant
Tennyson Road Primary SchoolLuton, East of England
Overview
This is a education role (full time) with Tennyson Road Primary School based in Luton. The advertised salary is £25,989 - £26,824 Annually (FTE) 32.5 hours per week - Term time only - Annual Actual £19,579 - £20,208. Applications close on 9 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Tennyson Road Primary is part of the Tennyson Learning Community, a Multi-Academy Trust, and welcomes applications from aspiring or experienced teaching assistants and those new to the profession.
High quality induction and excellent continuing professional development is available to newly and recently qualified teaching assistants as well as experienced teaching assistants seeking a new challenge in an ‘Outstanding’ school,
We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other relevant employment checks.
We are interested to hear from highly motivated individuals whose values are aligned with ours and who possesses the knowledge and abilities to work as a successful teaching assistant as part of a cohesive team.
In return of your commitment and hard work we would offer you:
- A brilliant community of professionals across the Trust, with great expertise.
- A superb professional development programme
- A well-equipped, highly resourced and safe working environment.
- Wonderful children who love learning.
- A supportive working environment with the highest expectations of pupil and teacher flourishing.
- Competitive pay rate.
- Private Health care through our employer scheme ‘Westfield Health’
- A supportive and respectful place to work and grow as an individual.
- Free tea and coffee, often with a slice of cake!
The Tennyson Learning Community is a growing Academy Trust with the aim of supporting and leading the growth and improvement of academies across Luton, Bedfordshire and neighbouring authorities.
We are driven by a moral purpose and a vision that ensures every child has the right to outstanding teaching and, every academy, exceptional leadership. It is our vision to work with our children, their parents and carers and our staff to create and to sustain excellent academies.
Should you wish to apply and have any further questions, please email: TLCrecruitment@tennysonroad.school
Please do not hesitate to contact the school for an informal conversation about the role. Interviews will be held soon after closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.
The Tennyson Learning Community is a Disability Committed Employer
Tennyson Road Primary School Website
How this role compares
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You have 10 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 18 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Tennyson Road Primary School has 1 other vacancy open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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