Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Biggleswade Academy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  4 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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.47 - £14.59 Hourly Level 3C (without HLTA qualification) - £13.47 per hour or level 4A (with HLTA qualification) - £14.59 per hour

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant- Fixed Term

September Start

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative professional as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. 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. The school will decide which year groups you are deployed to.

Hours: 28.75 hours per week (8:45am - 4:30pm Monday and 8.45am - 3:15pm, Tuesday - Friday). 39 weeks per annum (Term time + 5 INSET days).

Qualifications: HLTA qualification desirable. GCSE English and Maths (grades A* - C) or equivalent.

Salary: Level 3C (without HLTA qualification) - £13.47 per hour

Level 4A (with HLTA qualification) - £14.59 per hour

Contract: Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2027

Closing Date: Thursday 4th June, 2026

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Day to day, the role will be that of an LSA.
• To cover periods of teacher absence, by teaching the class from the cover provided and providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress.
• Ability to undertake a range of teaching activities with confidence, working effectively with individual pupils, groups of pupils and whole classes.
• To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.
• To efficiently prepare, maintain and use appropriate classroom 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 of lessons.
• Ability to contribute to assessment and monitoring of pupil progress.
• To support expectations of pupil attitude and behaviour and assist in securing appropriate standards of discipline to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for pupils learning.
• To maintain familiarity with the relevant requirements of the curriculam to assist with the effective teaching of basic skills and support work and to ensure that opportunities are taken to develop pupils’ learning and skills.
• To support the teaching of literacy, numeracy or other specific curriculam areas as directed.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the class 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: Academies, Does not apply, 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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