Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Wootton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 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: £19,722.00 Annually (Actual) L5 15-20

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Wootton Primary School

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 15:30pm

Salary: L5 point 15-20 £15.56 - £16.90 per hour.

Closing date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Midday, September 2026 Start

Are you a passionate and skilled educator looking to make a real difference ? Wootton Primary School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant ( HLTA ) to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role you will work collaboratively with teachers to raise pupil standards, lead whole class teaching session and provide a vital pastoral and academic support. If you are an excellent communicator who can inspire young minds, foster inclusivity and champion safeguarding we want to hear from you.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development/promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

Visit our website: https://www.woottonprimary.co.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @WoottonPrimary1

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Francessca Reeve via hr@woottonprimary.co.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

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 Wootton Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 626 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wootton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wootton-lower-school-bedford

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