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