Job Description

Salary

14.58 - 16.61 per hour

Contractual hours

31

Basis

Term Time Only

Job category/type

Education, Schools

Date posted

06/10/2025

Job reference

REQ00000829

Welford and Wickham Primary School

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Required: as soon as possible (November 2025 start desirable)

Contract details:

31 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only Permanent contract

Salary range: Grade F (14.58 - 16.61 per hour)

Welford and Wickham CE Primary School is proudly part of the Kite Primary Federation, alongside Stockcross CE Primary School.

Situated off the B4000 and tucked away down Welford Road, Welford and Wickham Primary offers a small and nurturing environment with a warm, supportive community. Located on the outskirts of Newbury, we are within easy reach of Hungerford, the A34 and M4.

We are seeking a passionate and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team, supporting teaching and learning across all of our classes.

The successful candidate will:

Have at least three years' experience of working with children across the primary age range (Reception to Year 6). Be confident in teaching small groups and whole classes, including covering for teacher absence. Hold (or be working towards) HLTA professional status, with strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Demonstrate the ability to motivate and inspire pupils, and to work collaboratively as part of a team.

As a federation, we treat everyone with love and mutual respect. We persevere, we challenge ourselves and we try our best. Every child is known and loved as an individual, and we expect the same commitment from our staff.

Application process: To request an application pack or for more information, please contact: hrkite@kpf.org.uk

Closing date for applications: midday, Monday 20th October 2025

Shortlisting: Monday 20th October 2025

Interviews: 23rd or 24th October 2025

The Kite Primary Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Barred List check. We treat everyone with love and mutual respect. We persevere, we challenge ourselves and we try our best. We are known and loved as individuals.