EYFS HLTA (Pre-School 'Acorns' Lead responsibilities)

Charlton Primary School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7HG

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 8, SCP 18 - 23. FTE - £31,537 - £34,434 Actual - £26,733.67 - £29,189.44

EYFS HLTA (Pre-School 'Acorns' Lead responsibilities) job summary

EYFS Pre-School Room Lead (HLTA)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA to join our team as the Lead Practitioner in our EYFS Pre-School (Acorns). This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the highly regarded Early Years team at Charlton and help shape a warm, nurturing and inspiring learning environment for our youngest children.

At Charlton, our vision is to be an exceptional school where children flourish. This will be achieved through an ambitious and engaging curriculum in a happy, kind and inclusive environment, facilitated by committed and caring staff. We believe that strong partnerships with families and the wider community are essential to children's success. We strive to create a school where every child, regardless of their needs or abilities, experiences fascination, enjoyment and a love of learning.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, passionate and energetic practitioner with a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification. You will be committed to securing excellent outcomes for children and ensuring their progress through our ambitious Early Years curriculum. As Acorns Room Lead, you will take responsibility for leading our pre-school provision, creating a stimulating environment where children can thrive, explore and develop confidence as learners.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Has experience of working within an Early Years setting.
• Is passionate about providing high-quality early education and care.
• Can lead and inspire others through positive relationships and high expectations.
• Has a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS Framework.
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child achieves their potential.
• Shares our vision and values and will contribute positively to our school community.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, curious and happy children who love to learn.
• A welcoming and supportive team of committed professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• A school community that values kindness, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Overtime for INSET day attendance (up to 5 days a year)

Contract Details

• Term time only (38 weeks per year plus 5 INSET days).

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a tour and find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the school office.

Telephone: 01235 762861

Email: officech@cha.cambrianlt.org

We look forward to welcoming applications from candidates who share our vision and passion for giving children the very best start to their educational journey, helping us to be an exceptional school where children flourish.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Charlton School and The Vale Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Charlton Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charlton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charlton-primary-school-wantage

We are a thriving, two-form entry primary school located in Wantage, Oxfordshire.

All of the staff at Charlton strive to give each child the best start for them to be confident, happy and successful lifelong learners, preparing them for the next stage in their school life. The planning and teaching of our curriculum reflects our ethos and school values.

"Be Happy, Be Kind, Be Responsible"

Teachers and Teaching Assistants are dedicated in supporting children to master the foundations of reading, writing and mathematics, as well as ensuring that our broad and exciting curriculum enables everyone the opportunity to find their passion and develop their talents. We aim to achieve excellence through enjoyment!

Those who work at Charlton are enthusiastic, passionate and nurturing, and they recognise the importance of the role they play in each child’s life; inspiring them to be the best that they can be. The school is also committed to developing the practice of their staff, to ensure they can have the greatest impact on the children we care for.

We are very lucky to have an extensive and beautiful outdoor space that provides valuable opportunities to develop a healthy, active lifestyle and for children to learn how to care for our environment and its importance.

Everything we do at Charlton is centred around our values - Be happy, Be kind and Be responsible. This helps to develop a nurturing, positive and friendly environment for all.

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