Job description
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.
Benefits
NJC points 8 - 11
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
St James' CofE Academy
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 5–11
- Pupils
- 192
- Avg teacher salary
- £41,153
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.1:1
- Academy trust
- DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Bedford, Bedford, MK40 4BD
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- Salary
- NJC points 8 - 11
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 30 June 2026
- Closing date
- 1 September 2026
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