21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    25 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week (4 days), Term time and INSET days.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Salary Band F £28,142 – £32,061 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working across the Primary phase within an agreed system of supervision, you will provide teacher release and work with the whole class, small groups and individuals to deliver learning activities and support the teaching.

You will hold an appropriate HLTA qualification or equivalent, have experience of this role working with children across a primary school setting and demonstrate the confidence to work with a class in the absence of the teacher.

If you are looking for a great career opportunity with the ability to demonstrate your expertise, skills and commitment to delivering the best learning provision for children, this is the place for you

What the school offers its staff

  • Play a significant part in the continuing development of our school supporting both personal and professional development.
  • Lead and manage creative learning experiences for all.
  • Enhance the education of our happy, hardworking and well behaved pupils who are keen to learn and achieve.
  • Work within a strong team in a stimulating & spacious environment; a well-resourced setting, both inside and outside.
  • Make a difference and influence the learning of many;
  • A supportive and friendly team of fellow staff and Governors;

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.

Further details can be found on the school website or requested by email. Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged and welcomed by appointment.

Closing Date: 09.00hrs Monday 15th June

Interviews: shortly after application

Thatcham Park School supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

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.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

HLTA Job description Nov25.pdf - 159 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thatcham Park CofE Primary

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
404 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Thatcham Park CofE Primary website
Email address
office@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk
Phone number
01635 870950
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Arranging a visit to Thatcham Park CofE Primary

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

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