Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Johns CofE Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St John’s Church of England Primary School in Reading is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive, faith-focused community.

The post is part-time (32.5 hours per week), term-time only with INSET days, 8:30am to 3:30pm, permanent. We value flexibility, learning, and a caring approach to pupils.

The HLTA will work under the direction of teaching staff to support learning across early years and key stage 1, contributing to a happy, ambitious school culture.

Qualifications

• HLTA role with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Term-time only with INSET days; 32.5 hours per week; 8:30am–3:30pm; permanent.

Skills

Flexible and adaptable

Eager to learn

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Johns CofE Primary School

location_on Reading

location_on Reading 15/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £25,567 Per year

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

Required as soon as possible - 32.5 hours per week - Term time only with INSET days - 8.30am - 3.30pm - Permanent

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 adaptableHLTA
• Someone who is eager to learn

Applications will be reviewed on receipt

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.

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