Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Ditton Park Academy, Slough, SL3 7UX

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 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: £30,160.00 - £35,530.00 Annually (FTE) Pro-rata salary £25,907 - £30,520

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

A unique opportunity for colleagues to work at Ditton Park Academy, Slough

HLTA - Humanities (PRE, Geography & History)

Full-time, Term-time only (39 weeks)

From September 2026

Salary: £30,160 - £35,530 (pro-rota £25,907 - £30,520)

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the Humanities team at Ditton Park Academy.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality learning, places students at the heart of everything they do, and is committed to raising standards and transforming lives. Our sustained approach to school improvement is underpinned by strong collaborative working, alongside both support and constructive challenge.

The successful candidate will have high expectations for all students, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to supporting every learner to achieve their full potential.

Ditton Park Academy offers a fully inclusive and comprehensive education for approximately 1,150 students aged 11-18, serving a vibrant and diverse community. The Academy provides excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.

Further information is available on our website: www.dittonparkacademy.co.uk

Application forms should be submitted to Sue Patrick at: s.patrick@dittonparkacademy.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 26 June 2026 at 10am

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed; early applications are therefore encouraged.

Ditton Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

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

Ditton Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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 Ditton Park Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1125 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ditton Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ditton-park-academy

Ditton Park Academy is an exciting new free school which opened in 2014. Since this time we have grown as both a staff and student body, moved into our brand new £19 million Academy site, achieving our first set of fantastic GCSE results and then opening our brand new Sixth Form in September 2019.
Ditton Park Academy is the first school opened by The SASH Education Trust (Slough Association for Secondary Headteachers) and we benefit enormously from the support and collaboration of the 13 secondary Head Teachers in Slough.

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