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

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support on continuous professional dev

Excellent pension scheme (Teachers' P`

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking and Cycle to Work

Free eye tests

Career development within the school

Flexible, family-friendly policies

Rural setting in West Berkshire

Job summary

Lambourn CofE Primary School in West Berkshire is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Key Stage 2. The role focuses on leading whole-class learning, delivering interventions, and supporting teaching while building strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.

The post runs term-time plus three INSET days on a fixed-term contract to August 2028 with possible extension. Experience in Key Stage 2 and as an HLTA is essential, with a commitment to inclusion and high

Qualifications

• Strong experience working within Key Stage 2
• Experience as an HLTA
• High expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion
• Enthusiasm and commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class learning and interventions effectively
• Support excellent teaching across the Key Stage 2 team
• Lead learning confidently when required
• Inspire and motivate children
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families

Skills

Key Stage 2 experience

HLTA

Interventions

Relationship building

Job description

A higher level teaching assistant post in upper Key Stage 2 at Lambourn CofE Primary School, on a fixed-term contract to August 2028 with possible extension. The role centres on leading whole-class learning and interventions while supporting teaching and building relationships with pupils, staff and families. It needs strong Key Stage 2 experience and runs term-time plus three INSET days. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead whole-class learning and interventions effectively
• Support excellent teaching across the Key Stage 2 team
• Lead learning confidently when required
• Inspire and motivate children
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families

What’s required

Experience

• Strong experience working within Key Stage 2
• Experience as an HLTA

Skills & knowledge

• Leading whole-class learning and interventions
• High expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion
• Building positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement

What’s offered

• Support on continuous professional development
• Excellent pension scheme (Teachers' Pension or LGPS for support and shared services staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking and Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Career development within the school and across the Trust
• Flexible, family-friendly policies
• Rural setting in West Berkshire