Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

The Hawthorns Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3PQ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 5 days per week (32.5 hours), 8:30am – 3:30pm, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: The Circle Trust Support Staff Pay Grade 5 (Points 12 £28,598 to 17 £31,021 FTE, dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about helping children to thrive, learn and succeed. As a HLTA, you play an integral role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned lessons, lead small group work and interventions, and at times take responsibility for whole-class teaching.

What we’re looking for:

• Holds HLTA status (or is willing to work towards HLTA qualification).
• Has experience of successfully running interventions and teaching small groups or whole class in a primary school.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Shows initiative and a passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Is warm, patient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Enthusiastic children who are well-behaved and eager to learn.
• A supportive, friendly team of colleagues dedicated to delivering the best education for every child.
• A school where everyone is valued and encouraged to seek success through excellent continuous professional development opportunities.
• A school with a strong sense of community, well supported by parents and the Trust.
• A thriving, well-resourced and popular school with extensive and attractive grounds.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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.

Additional documents

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

HLTA JD and PS - June 26.pdf - 293 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA advert - June 2026.pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Hawthorns Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 436 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hawthorns Primary School website
• Email address: mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0118 338 1961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hawthorns-primary-school-wokingham

Arranging a visit to The Hawthorns Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk.

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