Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Southcott Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,866.00 - £21,195.78 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint a committed and flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to children’s learning, wellbeing and behaviour, whilst also supporting staff and wider school provision.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality class cover, support pupils with pastoral and behavioural needs, and contribute to creating a calm, consistent and purposeful learning environment across the school. The role will also contribute to the smooth running of the school by enabling staff to access CPD, collaborative planning opportunities and wider school priorities.

We are looking for someone who builds positive relationships, remains calm under pressure, and is committed to high expectations for all pupils. In return, we can offer a supportive team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact across the school community.

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office on 01525 375753.

We are committed to safeguarding. References and online checks will be taken up and the appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Southcott Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 296 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southcott Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southcott-lower-school

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