Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistants come and join our wonderful team! 30 hrs 40 minutes per week. Term-time only plus 5 Inset days Including a 2-week October Half Term Salary Range: Level 4A Point 11-15 £20,160 - £21,509 Annually (Actual) Ideally, we are looking for a candidate to work 5 days a week, but will consider part time or job share for the right candidate About this Role The successful candidate will have the ability to provide high-quality learning experiences as well as an aspirational and inclusive learning environment in which every child can light their spark, let their light shine and flourish. At Toddington St George's you will find: A school of happy, polite, well-behaved children, and supportive families. A welcoming, friendly and caring Staff team and Governing Board. Exciting and engaging professional development opportunities. A sensible approach to teacher workload. A commitment to positive wellbeing. Two-week October half term A forward thinking and ambitious school What Others say about our School Independent Review (March 2026) - The Inclusion leader, other leaders and staff know all pupils who have SEND and who are also disadvantaged, extremely well and as a result, their needs are identified quickly and accurately. Pupils’ attainment and progress in national tests and examinations compares favourably and above national averages. Attainment in phonics is significantly above National over time. Leaders have worked hard to make expectations clear for everyone. Staff have established appropriate routines and can be seen explicitly teaching and modelling the behaviour they expect from pupils, so that these are well understood. Consequently, pupils are polite and respectful and show extremely positive behaviour for learning in classrooms. The senior leadership team has a clear and strategic approach to improvement, in which leaders accurately monitor the school’s context and prioritise actions that address the most significant barriers to learning. They work purposefully and with a deliberate intention to make a positive change to their children’s lives and futures. SIAMS (May 2026) The clearly articulated Chrisian vision, grounded in ‘Let your light shine’, is well understood and consistently lived out, supporting pupils and adults to flourish. Highly positive relationships, rooted in dignity, care and respect, ensure that pupils feel safe, valued and supported. This supports their confidence and wellbeing, creating a strong sense of belonging and community. The Christian vision shapes the wider opportunities and support for pupils, especially those deemed vulnerable or disadvantaged. This enables individuals to ‘shine their light’ and thrive. Local Authority Safeguarding Audit (Feb 2025) - It is apparent that the school is committed to the safeguarding of its children. It was noted that the DSL team have a good grasp on safeguarding within the school, and there a