Job description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Kempston Academy, Bedford
Contract: Permanent
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus 5 INSET days)
Salary: Level 6 point 21 - 25 (£28,808 - £31,607)
Closing Date: Friday 26th June 2026 at 09:00am
We are looking to appoint a passionate and inspirational Higher Level Teaching Assistant to supervise and develop support for teaching and learning under the supervision of the class teachers and assistant SENCo. The main responsibilities include leading and supervising teaching assistants, contribute to the planning of lessons and work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals as necessary. Further details can be found in the job description.
If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.
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
We thank you for your interest in this role.
For further information, please contact Sofia Quarta, Senior HR Lead - hr@kempstonacademy.co.uk
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
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th June 2026 at 09:00am
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date
Visit our website: www.kempstonacademy.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter: @KAKempston
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Kempston Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 824
- Avg teacher salary
- £51,118
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
- Academy trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Bedford, Bedford, MK42 7EB
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- Salary
- £28,808.00 - £31,607.00 Annually (Actual) Level 6 Points 21-25
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 15 June 2026
- Closing date
- 26 June 2026
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