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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The Hawthorns Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Academy trust
- THE CIRCLE TRUST
Ofsted rating key
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.
Location
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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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