Higher Level Teaching Assistant- Primary Schools

Teaching Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education professionals is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Reading. This role involves supporting teaching and learning, leading interventions, and covering classes as needed. Candidates should have HLTA status or equivalent support experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, child-centered approach. Competitive pay rates and flexible roles are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates, paid weekly

Flexible roles to suit your schedule

Access to CPD and training resources

Dedicated local consultant

Qualifications

• HLTA status or significant classroom support experience.
• Experience supporting pupils in a primary school setting.
• Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills.
• A flexible, proactive, and child-centred approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in and out of the classroom.
• Deliver intervention programmes and cover whole-class teaching.
• Lead small group and 1:1 interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Assist with planning and assessment where appropriate.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom support experience

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management skills

Proactive approach

Education

HLTA status

Job description

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary Schools (Reading Area)

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £100–£120 per day (dependent on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Temporary & Temp-to-Perm opportunities

The Role

As an HLTA, you will support teaching and learning in and out of the classroom, deliver intervention programmes, and occasionally cover whole-class teaching where required.

• Leading small group and 1:1 interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Covering lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Supporting classroom behaviour and routines
• Assisting with planning and assessment where appropriate
• Helping to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• HLTA status or significant classroom support experience
• Experience supporting pupils in a primary school setting
• Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills
• A flexible, proactive, and child-centred approach
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
• Flexible roles to suit your schedule
• Long-term and temp-to-perm placements available
• Access to CPD and training resources
• A dedicated local consultant who understands your needs

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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