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ÂŁ20,407 - ÂŁ22,733 per year
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Deadline: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Type
Part Time
Start Date
Negotiable
Experience
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Denbigh Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join its friendly and inclusive team in Luton. Working alongside experienced teachers, you will support pupils across KS1 and KS2, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping every child participate confidently in school life.
This is a permanent, part-time role working 32.5 to 35 hours per week, plus five training days. The actual annual salary is ÂŁ20,407 to ÂŁ22,733, based on Level 3, points 6 to 8. The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.
You will need a Level 2 or GCSE qualification in English and Mathematics, together with excellent spoken and written English. Previous experience of working with children in a school or similar setting would be advantageous, although the school also welcomes applicants who demonstrate the right skills, attitude and commitment.
Support pupils of different abilities within the classroom.
Provide effective individual and small-group support where required.
Work with classroom practitioners to support delivery of the curriculum.
Promote positive behaviour, independence and active engagement in learning.
Help maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment.
Lead or support creative and sporting activities or events after school.
Contribute to an inclusive environment that responds positively to pupils’ individual needs.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK and complete an enhanced DBS check and all other appropriate safeguarding checks. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Support from a dedicated senior leader who promotes an ethos of excellence.
Training and career development opportunities.
Friendly, supportive and experienced colleagues.
Happy pupils with excellent attitudes to learning.
The opportunity to contribute to a large, community-focused primary school.
Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the school office to arrange a visit. The closing date is 21 October 2026 at 9am. Shortlisting is scheduled for 22 October 2026, with interviews taking place on 5 November 2026. The school may interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. CVs will not be accepted.
Denbigh Primary School is a local authority-maintained primary school in Luton, educating approximately 610 pupils aged 4 to 11. Located at the heart of its community, the school is committed to excellent standards within and beyond the national curriculum.
The school has a strong record of staff training and development and aims to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment in which pupils can thrive. Denbigh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and recruitment is conducted in accordance with statutory safer-recruitment guidance.
Denbigh Primary School is a local authority-maintained primary school for children aged 4 to 11, located in Luton, Bedfordshire. Serving approximately 610 pupils, the school sits at the heart of its local community and provides education across Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Its ethos centres on inclusion, care and high expectations, with a clear commitment to helping pupils of all abilities engage positively with learning and achieve excellent standards within and beyond the national curriculum.
The school’s large and diverse primary community is supported by experienced classroom practitioners and provision that responds to pupils’ individual needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Happy children, excellent attitudes to learning and a welcoming environment are central to school life. Creative and sporting activities and events complement classroom learning, while close community links help the school provide a broad and stimulating experience for its pupils. Denbigh Primary School also places safeguarding and children’s welfare at the centre of its work.
Working at Denbigh Primary School means joining friendly, supportive colleagues within a culture that values professional growth and shared responsibility. Staff benefit from support provided by dedicated senior leadership, an ethos of excellence, and a strong record of training and career development. Team members are encouraged to contribute their interests and skills to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities. The combination of supportive leadership, committed colleagues and pupils who are keen to learn makes this an appealing environment in which to develop a career in primary education.
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Show how your skills or experience will help you support pupils of different abilities, including children with SEND.
Give examples of encouraging positive behaviour, independence or engagement in learning.
Address the required English and Mathematics qualifications clearly in your application.
Apply early, as the school may interview and appoint before the closing date; CVs are not accepted.
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