Higher Level Teaching Assistant Needed In Bedford

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Needed - Bedford
Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Pay: competitive based on level of experience
Start Date: September 2025

Are you confident and adaptable in the classroom?
Do you enjoy nurturing individual learning journeys while supporting the wider class?
Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference?

Aspire People is working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Bedford that is seeking a confident, enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team this September.

As an HLTA, you'll play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Your responsibilities will include delivering small group interventions, covering classes in the absence of the main teacher, and helping to raise attainment for all learners. You'll work with a range of abilities, including pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), making a real impact every day.

What we're looking for:
* HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience - essential
* Previous experience in a UK primary school setting
* A proactive, flexible approach to supporting learning
* Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
* A genuine passion for education and helping children thrive

What we offer:
* A supportive and collaborative school environment
* Ongoing CPD and opportunities for career development
* Dedicated consultant support from the Aspire People team
* Access to a network of likeminded professionals and rewarding placements

Ready to inspire the next generation?
If you're excited about shaping young minds and stepping up in your support role, apply now or contact Aspire People to find out more on

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.