Key Role Information

Salary
21,124.00 - 22,521.00
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
12/01/2026 09:00
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP8 - SCP12
Department
Support Staff - TA
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
33.75
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

 

Oakway Academy

Off Oakway, Wellingborough, Northants

 

NJC Scale Point 8 to 12 (£26,824 to £28,598 FTE)

Actual Salary per annum (£21,124 to £22,521 per annum)

33 hours 45 mins per week, 39 weeks per year. 

 

We are looking for a knowledgeable and professional HLTA to support our pupils in the learning environment. This is an important role in our friendly and welcoming academy, where your work as part of the wider team will support with inclusion and help to raise standards of achievement for all pupils. This post would be suitable for a candidate with significant experience working as a HLTA or TA3.

In January 2023, Ofsted confirmed that we are a ‘Good’ school. They said “The staff care deeply about all of its pupils” and “The school has high expectations for behaviour...Behaviour is good in lessons and on the playground.”

At Oakway Academy, staff are valued and supported. Here is some feedback from existing colleagues showing how they feel about working at our wonderful academy:

“My work colleagues are absolutely amazing and since working in schools for nearly 25 years I have never known such a friendly, compassionate and caring team!”

“All staff have been helping each other to do the best for our school”

“I feel that my ideas are listened to and discussed. I feel that the work I do is recognised and valued”

(Excerpts from Hatton Academies Trust People Wellbeing Survey 2023)

 

Oakway Academy is part of the Hatton Academies Trust. This expanding Multi Academy Trust is a family of schools collaborating in all aspect of teaching, learning and school management. The trust is dedicated to high standards of education for all our students, developing opportunities for all and passionate about lifelong learning. Oakway Academy provide education for approximately 600 children aged 4 to 11 and is committed to serving the children and families of the community.

For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact the Principal at Oakway Academy, on 01933 678714.

You can apply for this vacancy, plus see the job description and further details about the post and the academy from our website:

 https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/ 



The closing date for this vacancy is 9.00am on Monday 12th January 2026

 

Education without limits; Integrity at all times


Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards)essential
Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications or experience essential

Skills

Experience

Current first aid certificate

Experience/Knowledge

Data Protectionessential
Knowledge of national curriculum

Personal Attributes

Suitability to work with childrenessential
Interpersonal skillsessential

Qualifications

Read Write Inc

Relevant Skills

Safeguardingessential
Mentoring
Specialist Skills
Leading a team

Oakway Academy

HR Team

HR@hattonacademiestrust.org.uk

Oakway
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 4SD

Safeguarding Information

Hatton Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.