Teaching Assistant

Employer: Totternhoe Church of England Academy

Location: Dunstable, East of England

Salary: NJC Points 4-7

Job type: PART_TIME

Posted: 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

About this Role Our vision: Growing together in knowledge love and faith. At Totternhoe CE Academy we offer a unique learning environment, underpinned by our Christian vision and values. Our children are treated as individuals, we are a family orientated, one form entry primary school, set in the friendly village of Totternhoe and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Our children are curious, independent and have a love of learning. They are looking for a ‘fun’ and ‘enthusiastic’ TA who ’helps to teach us interesting facts’ and ‘makes learning exciting’ to join the teaching support team. We are proud to have a staffing team who are talented, creative and totally committed to making the school a safe, exciting and stimulating environment, where children flourish and where every child receives an excellent education. We would love to welcome you to our team and would be able to offer you: A supportive, friendly and motivated team of staff, who show a passionate commitment to improving learners' educational experiences A career where you play an active part in the school's development and its future success An experienced and innovative leadership team A stimulating, natural, outdoor learning environment A curriculum inspired by children's natural curiosity An engaging and nurturing environment We are looking for an outstanding TA who: Puts children at the centre of all they do Is committed to delivering excellent learning opportunities for children Has an in-depth understanding of how children learn best Can make learning fun and engaging Is able to build relationship with children Candidates are welcome to visit our school and we would encourage you to do so. To find out more about us, discuss the role and arrange a visit, please contact the school office , via totternhoeoffice@tot.dsamat.co.uk / 01582 662959. For further information, please do have a look at our website. Totternhoe CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It operates a Safeguarding Children Recruitment Policy. Post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and other safeguarding checks.

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