Higher Level Teaching Assistant - ARP (ASD Provision)

Biggleswade Academy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.47 Hourly Level 3C during training - £13.47 per hour. Level 4A once qualified - £14.59 per hour

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - ARP (ASD Provision) job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - ARP (ASD Provision)

Permanent role - September start

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative professional as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within our Additional Resource Provision (ARP), and when required, support pupils in the mainstream school. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your abilities and knowledge whilst working in a supportive environment in conjunction with other very dedicated and professional staff.

Hours: 31 hours per week (8:30am - 4:30pm Monday. 8:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday - Friday). 39 weeks per annum (Term time + 5 INSET days)

Qualifications: HLTA Qualification or a willingness to undertake a HLTA Qualification (in your own time - paid for by the school, completed within 12 months). GCSE English and Maths (grades A* - C) or equivalent

Salary: Level 3C during training - £13.47 per hour. Level 4A once qualified - £14.59 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 5th July, 2026

To ensure these pupils receive the best possible provision to assist their needs, we are looking for a HLTA who:

• Has knowledge and understanding of ASD and other conditions associated with this diagnosis.

• Can support ASD pupils within mainstream lessons.

• Day to day, the role will be that of an LSA.

• To cover absence periods of the ASD Lead Teacher with confidence, by teaching the class from the cover provided and providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress.

• Ability to liaise with staff across the Academy to ensure inclusion of pupils with ASD & SEND.

• Has a calm, caring but firm manner.

• Is flexible with regard to working practices and timings.

• Can undertake educational tasks and attend to the social and personal needs of pupils with ASD, under the guidance of the ASD Lead Teacher.

• Can work with individuals and small groups in order to support the learning and development of pupils with ASD and a variety of SEND needs.

• To efficiently prepare, maintain and use appropriate teaching materials and equipment, including organising the use of audio/visual and ICT equipment, bearing in mind the efficient usage of school resources.

• Ability to contribute to planning and preparation of lessons and teaching materials, including contributing to the development of IEP’s and personal/pastoral support plans and will require the understanding of aims, content, teaching strategies and intended outcomes.

• Ability to contribute to assessment and monitoring of pupil progress.

• To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the ASD Lead Teacher, the SENCO and other teaching assistants; working at all times within school policies and procedures.

• To support a team of teaching assistants; giving guidance, support and advice.

• To attend staff meetings on Mondays until 4:30pm.

• Willingness to undertake further professional training, as appropriate.

To apply, please visit https://biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/careers-with-us. If you have any questions, please email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or call 01767 660 515.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education 2023, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.

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 Biggleswade Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 875 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Biggleswade Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/biggleswade-academy

We wholly believe in the tangible benefits of an age 2-13 structure, minimising the need to change schools, and the family environment that a through school engenders. The through model can work to outstanding effect, particularly with regard to pastoral care, student welfare and the quality of relationships between each member of the school community. Our skills and experience in these areas are crucial and, alongside our innovative approaches and the wide-ranging opportunities we provide for our pupils, help create our unique ethos.

Our aim is to inspire all children with a love of learning and to create special and happy memories of their time with us. Children learn best when they feel safe to take on challenges, are interested and feel valued. Learning is celebrated and openly admired.

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