Wood End Park Academy

Higher Level Teaching Assistant


Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 04/02/2026
Closing time: 11:59
Job Reference: CJ5466
Advert Posted On: 08/01/2026

Location
Hayes, Middlesex
Salary
£27,257 - £28,913 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time   - 39 Weeks
Position
1 Required
Contract
Permanent
Work Hours
32.5 hours per week
Subject
Not applicable
NQT
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Salary information: Grade 6, (actual): £27,257 - £28,913 per annum (depending on experience)
Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only + INSET days (39 weeks)
Work hours: Monday - Friday, flexibility in daily working hours may be considered.
Contract type: Permanent

Wood End Park Academy is home to over 900 children, including a 60-place nursery. It serves the children and families of the richly diverse and welcoming community of Hayes in West London. The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our eight academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high-quality training. 

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who is able to work with small groups to help them make accelerated progress via catch up work or EAL provision. You will work in lower KS2 in the first instance.

We are looking for an individual who:

  • Has experience of developing language skills in young children;
  • Can lead a whole class;
  • Can develop a programme of work and assess its impact;
  • Is proactive, positive, calm and flexible;
  • Has high expectations and is resilient;
  • Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
  • Is committed to working as part of a team;
  • Shares our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
  • Is dedicated and committed to the success of the school.

For the right candidate, we will offer:

  • Extensive support and CPD;
  • The opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
  • A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
  • An ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
  • A dedicated Governing Body;
  • Supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
  • An employee assistance programme (EAP).

Applicant instructions: Completed application forms must be sent to: recruitment@theparkfederation.org.

Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.



Additional Information
CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement
Wood End Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job Summary
Location
Hayes, Middlesex
Salary
£27,257 - £28,913 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time - 39 Weeks
Positions
1 Required
Work Hours
32.5 hours per week
Contract Type
Permanent
Subject
Not applicable
NQT Suitable?
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available