Job description
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: L6 point 21-25 £17.18 per hour
Closing date: Tuesday 9th 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.
About this school
Wootton Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 626
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,126
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 24:1
- Academy trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Bedford, Bedford, MK43 9JT