Primary - HLTA

Position: Primary 1:1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) £25,979 - £28,770
Location: Reading, Berkshire 

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: September 2024

What Ofsted say about this school:

1. Ambitious Leadership: This school demonstrates strong leadership committed to continuous improvement.
2. Effective Teaching and Learning: The school provides high-quality teaching that engages and challenges pupils.
3. Positive Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
4. Inclusive Environment: The school fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for all pupils.
5. Strong Community links 

The role as HLTA at this school:

• Complement the teachers' delivery of education within the school, working collaboratively with teaching staff and assisting teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. 
• Provide support for all in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils including SEN, EAL, GT and all underachieving groups. 
• Harness their skills to encourage pupils to become independent learners, providing support for the pupil's welfare, and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with individual children having special or particular needs, following their EHCPs where appropriate.
• Provide support to the Headteacher and class teacher across a range of child-centered activities.
• Mark pupils’ work under the direction of the class teacher.
• Support pupils in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits of working here: 

• The chance to join a motivated and supportive team, who are passionate about the school community and creating a school where every child and adult can thrive.
• The opportunity to work within an organisation who have a robust personal development programme and are committed to the professional development of every individual.
• Membership of local government pension scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health, and legal advice.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to a Health Cash Plan, an optional scheme to pay a weekly or monthly premium to claim money back on everyday health care needs such as dentist, optical and physical needs.

If you are enthusiastic, patient, and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Join their team and contribute to the success of this wonderful school!