Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St John's Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN

29 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  20 March 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: £25,342.82 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

St John’s CE Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible

32.5 hours per week Term time only with INSET days

8.30 a.m.-3.30 p.m.

Salary: £33699 (RG5 pt22) Pro rata £25.342.82

1 year Fixed Term Contract until August 2027

Our wonderful church school is looking to invite applications for the post of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).

We are looking for a kind and dedicated HLTA who would like to join our lovely school.

At St John’s, our children really are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, friendly, interested and interesting! Here at St John’s we are committed to building a professional and dynamic team who work hard and aim high, all within a context of love and care.

Do you have the skill, experience and vision that we are looking for?

Who are we looking for:

A flexible and adaptable HLTA

A Level 3/4 NVQ TA qualification

Someone who is eager to learn

A positive attitude

Applications will be reviewed on receipt

Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026

To find out more information email hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5540 or visit: https://www.stjohns.reading.sch.uk/work-with-us

St John’s Church of England Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

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 St John's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 462 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-reading

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