Junior School Afternoon Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work under the guidance/instruction of teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. You will also be required to carry out supervision responsibilities throughout break times, school trips, when the teacher is temporarily away from the classroom, and provide supervision for all children in the Junior School attending the afterschool club provision from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (1.30 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Friday), term time only.

Salary: £22,607 Full Time Equivalent (Actual Salary £10,733 per annum)

About Bedford Girls' School:

At Bedford Girls' School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.,

• Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers.


• Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.


• We offer competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including, hybrid working arrangements, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.