Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Toddington St George Church of England School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,160.00 - £21,509.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistants come and join our wonderful team!

30 hrs 40 minutes per week. Term-time only plus 5 Inset days

Including a 2-week October Half Term

Salary Range: Level 4A Point 11-15 £20,160 - £21,509 Annually (Actual)

Ideally, we are looking for a candidate to work 5 days a week, but will consider part time or job share for the right candidate

About this Role

The successful candidate will have the ability to provide high-quality learning experiences as well as an aspirational and inclusive learning environment in which every child can light their spark, let their light shine and flourish.

At Toddington St George's you will find:

• A school of happy, polite, well-behaved children, and supportive families.
• A welcoming, friendly and caring Staff team and Governing Board.
• Exciting and engaging professional development opportunities.
• A sensible approach to teacher workload.
• A commitment to positive wellbeing.
• Two-week October half term
• A forward thinking and ambitious school

What Others say about our School

Independent Review (March 2026) -

• The Inclusion leader, other leaders and staff know all pupils who have SEND and who are also disadvantaged, extremely well and as a result, their needs are identified quickly and accurately.
• Pupils’ attainment and progress in national tests and examinations compares favourably and above national averages. Attainment in phonics is significantly above National over time.
• Leaders have worked hard to make expectations clear for everyone. Staff have established appropriate routines and can be seen explicitly teaching and modelling the behaviour they expect from pupils, so that these are well understood. Consequently, pupils are polite and respectful and show extremely positive behaviour for learning in classrooms.
• The senior leadership team has a clear and strategic approach to improvement, in which leaders accurately monitor the school’s context and prioritise actions that address the most significant barriers to learning. They work purposefully and with a deliberate intention to make a positive change to their children’s lives and futures.

SIAMS (May 2026)

• The clearly articulated Chrisian vision, grounded in ‘Let your light shine’, is well understood and consistently lived out, supporting pupils and adults to flourish.
• Highly positive relationships, rooted in dignity, care and respect, ensure that pupils feel safe, valued and supported. This supports their confidence and wellbeing, creating a strong sense of belonging and community.
• The Christian vision shapes the wider opportunities and support for pupils, especially those deemed vulnerable or disadvantaged. This enables individuals to ‘shine their light’ and thrive.

Local Authority Safeguarding Audit (Feb 2025) -

• It is apparent that the school is committed to the safeguarding of its children. It was noted that the DSL team have a good grasp on safeguarding within the school, and there are clear processes in place to ensure effective oversight. Safeguarding procedures are robust, and there were many areas of good practice throughout.
  

OFSTED Inspection (Nov 2022) -

• Pupils at Toddington St George ‘let their light shine’ just as their school motto encourages them to do. Pupils are happy and achieve well, including those in the early years. Pupils show high levels of involvement in their learning. Well-being is a priority.
  

We warmly encourage and welcome visits to the school.

Please contact Claire Barnish on sbm@toddstg.co.uk with any queries or to arrange a visit to school.

Start date: 1st September 2026

Closing date: We will close the applications when a suitable applicant is found.

Toddington St George Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Toddington St George also follows Safer Recruitment policies and procedures. CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in school. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

The Academy reserves the right to close the position and interview early should a suitable candidate apply.

No agencies please

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

At Toddington St George, we are committed to safeguarding and child protection in line with the statutory guidance.

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 Toddington St George Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 333 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Toddington St George Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/toddington-st-george-church-of-england-school

St. George’s is a loving and caring community and our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. Every child and adult in our community is wanted, accepted and respected.

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