Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,314.00 - £24,874.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time (36 hours/week, term-time only + 5 training days) There is flexibility on the hours and we would consider school hours for the right candidate.
Salary: Level 4A (Point 11-15)
Actual Salary Range: £23,314.00 - £24,874.00 (dependent on experience)
Part-time applications are welcomed

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference and develop your career in education?

Are you passionate about young people in their learning?

Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic school environment? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team at Redborne Upper School. As a HLTA, your focus will be on supporting students in developing their skills. Your responsibilities will include implementing targeted interventions to enhance student achievement.

At Redborne, we believe every child deserves the best start. As a HLTA in Learning Support, you will play a vital role in supporting our students' learning and development. You will work closely with our SENDCO and teachers to create an engaging and inclusive classroom experience.

About the Role

This is an exciting and varied role supporting students with their learning and development. Teaching Assistants play a vital supportive role, helping to ensure students receive tailored support to succeed academically and socially while enabling teachers to deliver effective lessons. You will create a productive learning environment by:

Providing additional help to students who may struggle.

Encouraging participation and engagement in lessons.

Helping students stay focused and on task.

Reporting on student progress and behaviour to the staff and parents / carers.

Support pastoral care by helping students with personal or social issues.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from those who are:

Experienced school staff ready for a new challenge.

Any existing TA who aspires to progress to become a HLTA

Someone with strong Maths and English skills.

Patient, kind and nurturing.

Proactive and adaptable.

Committed to fostering a positive learning atmosphere.

Qualified teachers seeking a return to education after a career break.

The ability to communicate with other members of staff effectively

The ability to build a strong professional relationship with the pupils and their families

Assisting pupil achievement by monitoring learning against learning outcomes, informing the teacher of progress/problems

Good organisational skills

Good behaviour management skills

A passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving pupil outcomes

A commitment to supporting the delivery of education of the highest standard

What We Offer

A supportive and inspiring team environment

Outstanding professional development opportunities - HLTA courses will be funded for the right candidate.

A clear pathway for career progression into teacher training

The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4.15pm

Friday: 8.30am - 4.00pm

Part-time hours can be discussed at the interview.

If you are passionate about education, eager to develop your skills, and ready to make a real impact — we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Apply now and take the next step in your education career journey!

Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026

We reserve the right to close the application process early. Interview Date: TBA

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

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.

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 Redborne Upper School and Community College

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Redborne Upper School and Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redborne-upper-school-and-community-college-bedford

Redborne Upper School provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. Do you want to be part of a successful team of highly committed staff working towards excellence? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that Redborne does not accept applications from agencies or CV's.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.

Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. ‘A’ Level results are also very good with over half at ‘A*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and Sixth Form social area. In the next few years the school is likely to expand to 1,700 with 500+ in the sixth form. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.

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