HLTA

St James' CofE Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD

46 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026 or ASAP

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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: NJC points 8 - 11
• Additional allowances:

  NJC points 8 - 11

HLTA job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
St James' CE Primary - Primary Phase

We are seeking to appoint a committed and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across St James'.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Supporting pupils’ learning across the primary range
• Working with individuals and groups, including pupils with SEND
• Contributing to assessment, planning and pupil progress
• Supporting the wider life of the school

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Has strong classroom practice and behaviour management skills
• Is flexible, proactive and highly organised
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to raising standards and supporting all learners

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• A positive and well-resourced working environment

Start date: 1st September 2026 or ASAP

Visits to the school are welcome.

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 St James' CofE Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St James' CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-cofe-academy-bedford

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