Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)/Level 3 TA

Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4HH

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  13 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week. 8:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,707 to £22,011

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with exceptional ability to join our nurturing team at Sulhamstead & Ufton Nervet CE Primary School and play a crucial role in supporting both teachers and pupils.

Key Duties:

• To support SEN pupil in their learning and development, in small groups or one to ones as directed, treating them with respect and consideration
• To work from existing planning resources to deliver quality first teaching
• To support the teacher in the smooth and effective class management
• To consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour
• To encourage the social and emotional development of pupils through a therapeutic, nurturing approach
• To raise standards of achievement for all pupils
• To encourage all pupils to participate in all aspects of school life
• To help pupils to become more independent
• To raise standards of achievement for all pupils
• To ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the break periods
• Supervision of pupils in the dining areas, playground or other parts of the school premises as directed

This is a full time position, required for 5 days a week from 8.30 – 3.30pm, term time only. We value investment in our staff, so additional hours may be required for staff training opportunities throughout the year.

About You

• You will be passionate about education and dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential while ensuring all pupils are supported to do their best.
• You will be trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organized, and self-motivated.
• You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build a solid and appropriate rapport with children and parents and carers.
• You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and be passionate about making learning irresistible for children. However, you will also be able to adapt where necessary to support children’s individual needs.

What the school offers its staff

Located at the heart of two villages in beautiful West Berkshire countryside, our school uses its rural setting as a rich resources for learning. The grounds include a spacious field, adventure playground and a garden space for quiet reflection.

We value investment in our staff, so additional hours may be required for staff training opportunities throughout the year.

Commitment to safeguarding

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to soffice@sun.w-berks.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA Job Advert.pdf - 204 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School website
• Email address: office@sun.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189832223
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sulhamstead-and-ufton-nervet-school

Located at the heart of two villages in beautiful West Berkshire countryside, our school uses its rural setting as a rich resources for learning. The grounds include a spacious field, adventure playground and a garden space for quiet reflection.

Arranging a visit to Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@sun.w-berks.sch.uk.

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