HLTA
Kettering Science Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA8 days remaining to apply
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £30,662.00 - £32,726.00 Annually (FTE)
HLTA job summary
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Curriculum Intervention: English, Mathematics or Science.
An exciting opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers and experienced education professionals.
Start: ASAP
Closing Date: 6th November 2026 9am
Location: Kettering Science Academy
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary: FTE: £30,662-£32,726 Pro Rata: £26,339-£28,112
Contract type: Permanent
Could you help a young person rediscover their confidence in learning?
At Kettering Science Academy, we believe that every young person has brilliance within them. Our job is to find it, nurture it and help it shine. We know that when students struggle with learning, the right support, encouragement and teaching can make all the difference.
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our English, Mathematics and Science departments. These are exciting opportunities for graduates considering a career in teaching, individuals looking to develop their experience in education, or experienced HLTAs who want to make a real difference to young people's learning.
We believe that kids do well if they can and that every child deserves adults who are committed to finding ways to help them succeed, whatever their starting point.
About the role
This is much more than a traditional classroom support role.
Working closely with subject teachers and curriculum leaders, you will plan and deliver targeted academic interventions to individuals and small groups of students who need additional support to succeed in English, Mathematics or Science.
You will help students overcome gaps in their knowledge, develop essential skills and, just as importantly, rebuild their confidence as learners.
Depending on your subject specialism, your work might involve developing reading fluency and comprehension, strengthening mathematical understanding and reasoning, or helping students grasp important scientific concepts.
You will be an integral part of a curriculum team, working alongside experienced teachers to understand how students learn, adapt approaches to meet individual needs and evaluate the impact of your work.
Thinking about becoming a teacher?
If you are a graduate considering a career in teaching, this could be a fantastic place to start.
As part of Brooke Weston Trust, we have close links with the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub and access to a wide network of experienced teachers, subject specialists and professional development opportunities.
You will gain valuable, practical experience of planning and delivering learning, assessing progress, supporting students with different needs and understanding what makes teaching effective.
For those interested in progressing into teaching, we can offer advice, guidance and support in exploring potential teacher training pathways through our Trust and Teaching School Hub connections, subject to individual eligibility and programme availability.
Who are we looking for?
We would particularly welcome applications from graduates in English, Mathematics, Science or related subjects, including those considering teacher training in the future.
We are equally interested in hearing from experienced teaching assistants or other individuals who have the subject knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm to help students succeed.
Above all, we are looking for people who:
- Have strong subject knowledge in English, Mathematics or Science.
- Enjoy working with young people and can build positive, encouraging relationships.
- Believe that every child can make progress with the right teaching and support.
- Are patient, resilient and willing to find different approaches when something isn't working.
- Have high expectations, alongside an understanding of the barriers some students face.
- Are reflective, keen to learn and excited about developing their own practice.
- Want to be part of a supportive and ambitious school community.
What can we offer you?
Kettering Science Academy is a school with a strong commitment to inclusion, professional learning and doing what is right for young people.
You will benefit from:
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced subject specialists and school leaders.
- Practical experience of planning, delivering and evaluating learning within a secondary school.
- Training in evidence-informed approaches, including precision teaching, adaptive teaching and strategies to support students with additional learning needs.
- Access to professional development through Brooke Weston Trust and its Centre for Professional Development.
- Links to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub and opportunities to explore future teacher training pathways.
- A collaborative team that will support your development and value your contribution.
We are proud of the progress we are making at Kettering Science Academy, but we also recognise that there is more to do. We want colleagues who are excited by that challenge and who believe, as we do, that young people deserve adults who will find a way to help them succeed.
Whether you are taking your first steps towards a career in teaching or bringing experience from an existing educational role, we would love to hear from you.
About Kettering Science Academy
Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023. This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in ensuring our children get the education they deserve. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education.
We are not complacent and we know there is still much more we need to do. We are working hard to preserve the best of our collective past, whilst at the same time co-creating with all interested parties a renewed vision for the future. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.
If you think you can contribute to our organisation, we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
* One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
* Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
* Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
* A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day in term time, when you work in one of our Trust schools.
* Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
* Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
* Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development.
* Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations.
* Be the difference - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you.
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.
How to Apply
If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application.
Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-2026-2027
The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer-Recruitment-SCR-and-Staff-files-policy.pdf
Closing date: 6th November 2026 9am
Interview date: w/c 9th November 2026
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kettering Science Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1477 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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