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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St John's Church of England Primary School · Reading · Reading

Job description

St John’s CE Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible

32.5 hours per week Term time only with INSET days

8.30 a.m.-3.30 p.m.

Salary: £33699 (RG5 pt22) Pro rata £25.342.82

Fixed Term Contract for one year

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 adaptable HLTA

A Level 3/4 NVQ TA qualification

Someone who is eager to learn

A positive attitude

Applications will be reviewed on receipt

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026

To find out more information email hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5540 or visit: https://www.stjohns.reading.sch.uk/work-with-us

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. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

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About this school

St John's Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
462
Avg teacher salary
£46,825
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.4:1
Academy trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Reading, Reading, RG1 3JN

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Salary
£25,342.82 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
12 June 2026
Closing date
5 September 2026

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