Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary Schools (Reading Area)
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £100–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Temporary & Temp-to-Perm opportunities
About Us
At Teaching Personnel, we work closely with a range of friendly and inclusive primary schools across the Reading area, helping them find outstanding support staff who can make a real difference. We are currently recruiting experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join our team and support primary-aged pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
Whether you’re looking for full-time work, flexible days, or a route into a permanent school role — we can help!
The Role
As an HLTA, you will support teaching and learning in and out of the classroom, deliver intervention programmes, and occasionally cover whole-class teaching where required.
Typical responsibilities include:
* Leading small group and 1:1 interventions in literacy and numeracy
* Covering lessons in the absence of the class teacher
* Supporting classroom behaviour and routines
* Assisting with planning and assessment where appropriate
* Helping to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
✅ What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
* HLTA status or significant classroom support experience
* Experience supporting pupils in a primary school setting
* Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills
* A flexible, proactive, and child-centred approach
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer
* Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
* Flexible roles to suit your schedule
* Long-term and temp-to-perm placements available
* Access to CPD and training resources
* A dedicated local consultant who understands your needs
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Ready to take the next step in your education career?
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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