Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Upper Key Stage 2

Lambourn CofE Primary School, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7LJ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st Sep 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,126.86 - £20,070.08 Annually (Actual) SCP9-12 (£27,254-£28,598pa FTE)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Upper Key Stage 2 job summary

"Outstanding Behaviour. Outstanding Personal Development. Outstanding Opportunity."

"Join our high-performing rural West Berkshire primary school as an HLTA in Upper Key Stage 2."

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Upper Key Stage 2

Fixed Term Contract
Term-time plus 3 INSET days

We are seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our ambitious and supportive team in Upper Key Stage 2.

Our recent Ofsted inspection recognised the strength of our provision, awarding Outstanding grades for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development, alongside Good grades in all other areas. Inspectors praised our positive culture, high expectations and commitment to ensuring every child succeeds.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA who can inspire children, support excellent teaching and confidently lead learning when required.

We are looking for someone who:

Has strong experience working within Key Stage 2.

Can lead whole-class learning and interventions effectively.

Has high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion.

Builds positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.

Is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.

We offer:

Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.

A talented and supportive staff team.

Strong leadership and a culture of collaboration.

Excellent professional development opportunities.

A beautiful rural setting in West Berkshire.

A school where wellbeing, personal development and positive relationships matter.

If you are passionate about helping children achieve their very best and want to be part of a successful and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.

Join a thriving rural West Berkshire primary school where children flourish and staff are valued.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Safeguarding Statement
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.

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, 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

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 Lambourn CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lambourn CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lambourn-cofe-primary-school

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