Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Upper Key Stage 2 at Lambourn CofE Primary School

Fairfield High School; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Support

Staff development

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Cycle to Work

Eye tests

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Lambourn C of E Primary School is seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the ambitious Upper Key Stage 2 team. The role is a fixed term contract initially until 31st August 2027, with extension possible and term-time plus 3 INSET days.

The HLTA will inspire children, support excellent teaching, and confidently lead learning when required. Strong KS2 experience and a proactive, adaptable attitude are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within Key Stage 2 and a track record of leading learning for whole classes and targeted interventions.
• High expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion with an ability to build positive relationships.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and supporting pupils, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class learning and run effective interventions.
• Support excellent teaching and manage learning when required.
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Contribute to high standards of behaviour and inclusion across Year 4-6.

Skills

KS2 experience

Whole-class leadership

Interventions

Relationship building

Education

HLTA qualification

Experience in primary education

Job description

About this Role

About Lambourn C of E Primary School

Our school, which is situated in the stunning LambournDowns, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has extensive grounds and state ofthe art resources. Our site provides opportunities for outdoor experiences andlearning. We are one of the only primary schools in West Berkshire to have anoutdoor heated swimming pool enabling us to provide free weekly swimminglessons for Year 1 to Year 6 in addition to stay and swim for reception.

Lambourn C of E is a place where we put the children at theheart of everything we do. The children come first, they are central to everydecision we make. We strive to ensure our children are happy and successful.They grow, during their time with us, to be ambitious, aspirational andresilient. Our talented teachers inspire and motivate children, encouragingscholarship, intellectual curiosity, independent thought and effective learningbehaviours to enable them to 'Let their Light Shine'.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from sharedexpertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity,values and deep community focus.

The Role

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

Fixed Term Contract initially until 31st August 2027 with possibility of extension

Term-time plus 3 INSET days

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.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

• Support on Continuous Professional Development(CPD)
• A talented and supportive staff team.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoylearning.
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS forsupport and Shared Services staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A beautiful rural setting in West Berkshire.
• Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Career development opportunities within schooland across the Trust
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received.Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

If you would like to find out more about working at LambournC of E Primary School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on ourwebsite Vacancies- Lambourn CofE Primary School