Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3PQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8607402e-6aa1-46db-8fc5-9bc33c1f909c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about helping children to thrive, learn and succeed. As a HLTA, you play an integral role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned lessons, lead small group work and interventions, and at times take responsibility for whole-class teaching.
What we’re looking for:
• Holds HLTA status (or is willing to work towards HLTA qualification).
• Has experience of successfully running interventions and teaching small groups or whole class in a primary school.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Shows initiative and a passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Is warm, patient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Enthusiastic children who are well-behaved and eager to learn.
• A supportive, friendly team of colleagues dedicated to delivering the best education for every child.
• A school where everyone is valued and encouraged to seek success through excellent continuous professional development opportunities.
• A school with a strong sense of community, well supported by parents and The Circle Trust.
• A thriving, well-resourced and popular school with extensive and attractive grounds.
Please contact Mrs Mel Knight at MKnight@thecircletrust.co.uk to arrange a visit or phone call with the Headteacher.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about helping children to thrive, learn and succeed. As a HLTA, you play an integral role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned lessons, lead small group work and interventions, and at times take responsibility for whole-class teaching.
What we’re looking for:
• Holds HLTA status (or is willing to work towards HLTA qualification).
• Has experience of successfully running interventions and teaching small groups or whole class in a primary school.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Shows initiative and a passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Is warm, patient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Enthusiastic children who are well-behaved and eager to learn.
• A supportive, friendly team of colleagues dedicated to delivering the best education for every child.
• A school where everyone is valued and encouraged to seek success through excellent continuous professional development opportunities.
• A school with a strong sense of community, well supported by parents and The Circle Trust.
• A thriving, well-resourced and popular school with extensive and attractive grounds.
Please contact Mrs Mel Knight at MKnight@thecircletrust.co.uk to arrange a visit or phone call with the Headteacher.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.