Grade 4  £25,583—£25,989 pro rata (Actual salary £17,711—£17,992)

30 hours per week, Term Time only + 5 INSET days

8.00am—2.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Bishop Luffa School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and resourceful person in the role of Teaching Assistant . The successful candidate will work alongside and under the guidance of the SENCo and will be required to support individual students and small groups. This exciting and rewarding role requires someone who:

• has high standards and takes pride in the quality of their work
• is able to work effectively in a team
• enjoys making a real difference to students’ learning
• is patient, flexible, adaptable and able to show initiative

The post requires excellent communication skills, a good general educational background and the ability to work in partnership with teachers.  IT skills would be an advantage.  More detailed information about the role can be found in the information booklet.

Many of our previous post holders have utilised the post to develop experience in the education sector before progressing to PGCE courses, educational psychology and working within educational charities.

More details about the role is available in the information booklet below, together with an application form.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work and develop within a supportive, committed and forward-looking school. 

Closing date for applications : 1st November 2025

Interviews will take place on Thursday 6th November 2025.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As part of due diligence checks, an online search may be carried out on shortlisted candidates (Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, paragraph 225).

Completed application forms should be sent to Nicky Christopher, Head Teacher's PA [email protected]