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Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Luton Primary School, Chatham

  • Ref:KCC887-2199-186S
  • Posted:16/07/2026
  • Pay:NJC D2 (£25,185.00 - £28,142.00)
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:07/08/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only plus 5 inset days

DBS Check: Enhanced

Luton Primary School is looking to appoint an energetic, caring and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive team. Do you have a passion for supporting young children in their learning and development? Can you inspire confidence, nurture curiosity and help pupils achieve their full potential? If so, Luton Primary School could be the place for you!
 
As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils in Key Stage 1, helping to create a positive, engaging and stimulating learning environment. The role involves supporting teaching and learning activities, preparing classroom resources, and working with individuals and small groups of children to develop key skills in reading, writing and maths.
 
You will play an important role in supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development, encouraging positive behaviour and helping children to become confident, independent learners.
 
Personal Qualities:
  • Be well organised;
  • Able to use your own initiative;
  • Be able to work effectively as part of a team;
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Be flexible, reliable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude;
  • Be patient, caring and committed to supporting young children;
  • Have a sense of humour!
Desirable Experience:
  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school setting, particularly within KS1;
  • Good subject knowledge in phonics, reading, writing and maths;
  • Experience of supporting early literacy and numeracy development;
  • Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification or equivalent;
  • Knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and phonics programmes.
We are a highly successful school and are committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all children.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Health Declaration.
 
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Danielle Morgan on 01634 336900 or via email at office@lutonprimary.co.uk.
 
We reserve the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date should a suitable application be received.
 
A full job description is attached.

Information about the school

Luton Primary School Part of Rivermead Inclusive Trust is a three form Primary and Nursery for children aged 3 to 11 years. We are very proud of the children and all their achievements and recognise that each and every person who is involved in the school; both children and adults thrive and enjoy the experience of being here. Our main aim is to provide high quality education that enables all of our children to reach their full potential. Children only have one chance in education and it is therefore vital that they are motivated to achieve the highest standards. We want them to experience the excitement of learning in a happy, secure and stimulating environment so that each and every child in our care experiences success after success both whilst with us and in the years to come. We pride ourselves on the firm foundation we help every child to set for their future.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.