Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Reading
Hours: Part-time (3 days per week)

Are you passionate about making a difference in pupils’ lives? Do you thrive in a supportive educational environment? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a vibrant school in the Reading area.

Key Responsibilities:

As a HLTA, you will:

• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, hygiene, first aid, and welfare matters.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning opportunities.
• Provide PPA cover for class teachers as required.
• Use strategies, in liaison with the class teacher, to support pupils in achieving their learning goals.
• Deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programmes.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and addressing individual needs appropriately.
• Promote inclusion, acceptance, and equality for all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with their peers and engage in classroom activities.
• Support pupils in developing independence in line with their abilities.
• Assist in preparing classrooms for lessons, tidying afterward, and creating vibrant displays of pupils' work.
• Monitor and report pupils’ progress, achievements, and any concerns to the teacher.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and helping them reach their potential.
• Demonstrates a proactive, adaptable, and caring approach to supporting pupils.
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Holds relevant qualifications or experience as a HLTA (or similar role).
• Can work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• The opportunity to positively impact children’s learning and development.
• Competitive rates of pay through Teaching Personnel.
• Access to CPD and training opportunities to further your career in education.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role and make a difference in the Reading community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now to join Teaching Personnel and help shape the future of young learners.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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