Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Tennyson Road Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RS

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,143.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE) (Annually actual, £25,930 - £28,449)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

About this Role

We are looking for a higher-level teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Tennyson Road family.

Please only apply if you have the HTLA qualification or higher.

Tennyson Road Primary is part of the Tennyson Learning Community, a Multi-Academy Trust.

As a member of staff, you will share our core values and have a passionate desire to help children learn. You will be committed to help all our children succeed through school whilst having a caring and nurturing nature. You will need to provide support for their welfare and to promote the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life.

The successful HLTA applicant will have an active role alongside our teachers in shaping the learning journeys of our children and must hold higher-level Teaching Assistant status. You will need to be highly self-motivated and organised to support the smooth running of covering classes and the management of the Teaching Assistant team.

An excellent knowledge of the curriculum is essential along with an understanding of policies and procedures.

Permanent, 33.75 hours a week, 5 days per week, term time only.

Salary = Local Authority NJC Level 6 21-25

We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other relevant employment checks.

We are interested to hear from highly motivated individuals whose values are aligned with ours and who possesses the knowledge and abilities to work as a successful HLTA as part of a cohesive team.

In return of your commitment and hard work we would offer you:

• A brilliant community of professionals across the Trust, with great expertise.
• A superb professional development programme and career opportunities within the Trust.
• A well-equipped, highly resourced and safe working environment.
• Wonderful children who love learning.
• A supportive working environment with the high expectations.
• Competitive pay rate.
• Private Health care through our employer scheme ‘Westfield Health’
• A supportive and respectful place to work and grow as an individual.
• Free tea and coffee, often with a slice of cake!

The Tennyson Learning Community is a growing Academy Trust with the aim of supporting and leading the growth and improvement of academies across Luton, Bedfordshire and neighbouring authorities.

We are driven by a moral purpose and a vision that ensures every child has the right to outstanding teaching and, every academy, exceptional leadership. It is our vision to work with our children, their parents and carers and our staff to create and to sustain excellent academies.

Should you wish to apply and have any further questions, please email: hr@tennysonroad.school

Please do not hesitate to contact the school for an informal conversation about the role. Interviews will be held soon after closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

The Tennyson Learning Community is a Disability Committed Employer

Tennyson Road Primary School Website

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 Tennyson Road Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 737 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tennyson Road Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tennyson-road-primary-school

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