Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary School Location: Slough, Berkshire Contract Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only (39 weeks) Start Date: September 2025 Salary: TBC About the Role We are seeking a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our thriving primary school in Slough. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and development across the primary age range. As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, leading whole-class sessions in the absence of a teacher, and providing targeted support to individuals and groups. Key Responsibilities Lead planned lessons across the primary phase when required Support class teachers with planning and assessment Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions to accelerate progress Support pupils with diverse needs, including SEN and EAL Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment Contribute to behaviour management and pastoral care Help create engaging displays and contribute to school life What We’re Looking For HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience with willingness to obtain qualification) Experience working in a primary school setting Strong understanding of the primary curriculum Excellent communication and classroom management skills A flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach Passion for making a difference in children’s education 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.