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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

The Hawthorns Primary School · Wokingham · Wokingham

Job description

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.


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About this school

The Hawthorns Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Academy trust
THE CIRCLE TRUST
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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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Wokingham, Wokingham, RG41 3PQ

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Salary
The Circle Trust Support Staff Pay Grade 5 (Points 12 £28,598 to 17 £31,021 FTE, dependent on experience)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
12 June 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026

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