Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Upper Key Stage 2

About Lambourn C of E Primary School

Our school, which is situated in the stunning Lambourn Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has extensive grounds and state of the art resources. Our site provides opportunities for outdoor experiences and learning. We are one of the only primary schools in West Berkshire to have an outdoor heated swimming pool enabling us to provide free weekly swimming lessons for Year 1 to Year 6 in addition to stay and swim for reception.

Lambourn C of E is a place where we put the children at the heart of everything we do. The children come first, they are central to every decision we make. We strive to ensure our children are happy and successful. They grow, during their time with us, to be ambitious, aspirational and resilient. Our talented teachers inspire and motivate children, encouraging scholarship, intellectual curiosity, independent thought and effective learning behaviours to enable them to ‘Let your LIGHT Shine’.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our ambitious and supportive team in Upper Key Stage 2.

Fixed Term Contract initially until 31st August 2028 with possibility of extension

Term-time plus 3 INSET days

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA who can inspire children, support excellent teaching and confidently lead learning when required.

We are looking for someone who:

Has strong experience working within Key Stage 2.

Can lead whole-class learning and interventions effectively.

Has high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion.

Builds positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.

Is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

A talented and supportive staff team.

Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

A beautiful rural setting in West Berkshire.

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via My New Term. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using recruitment@excalibur.org.uk and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to find out more about working at Lambourn C of E Primary School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Vacancies - Lambourn CofE Primary School