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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Rivermead Primary School

Reading

Salary
£26,792.00 Annually (FTE)
Applications close
30 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
£26,792.00Annually (FTE)
Location
Reading
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
30 October 2026

What this pays

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£26,792 FTE

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About the role

Teaching Assistant/HLTA Salary: £26,792 FTE Contract: Part time - 25 hours, term time only Closing date: 30th October 2026 Interview date : Interviews of applicant will be considered on receipt of application Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027 or earlier if possible

Rivermead Primary school is an inclusive and diverse school, with the children at the heart of everything we do. Our emphasis is on personalised learning, with support when needed and challenges when appropriate, for all pupils, in every lesson. We have highly qualified, experienced and dedicated staff who ensure that learning is adapted to children’s individual needs, and we are seeking a HLTA to support them in this task. Our school part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), a family of high-performing primary schools across London and Berkshire. We have a clear vision to deliver the highest standards of education, blended from the best of the state and independent sectors. We strive for all children to Learn, Enjoy, Succeed.

What we offer:

A competitive salary with recruitment and retention awards The choice of three pension schemes Cycle to work scheme and help with travel costs Access to Education Support, confidential support 24/7 Childcare vouchers* CPD opportunities to support your future development Annual all staff conference

Annual all staff celebration event The opportunity to work within any one of our schools if you wish to embark for a new challenges BPET Stakeholder pension

We are looking for someone who:

Is excited by their role and inspired by working with young people from all different backgrounds Is eager to develop their own skills and grow as part of their school team and our trust Works within the positive and caring ethos of our school, modelling our values as well as BPET's Knows that working in a school like ours can be demanding, but also hugely rewarding Enjoys using creative and innovative approaches to teaching and responds to the individual strengths and needs of the children Displays relentless passion and enthusiasm for striving for the very best, and to support children to make exceptional progress Is committed in supporting learning experiences in stimulating environments both in and out of the classroom Wants to make a mark and and impact on children's lives. We would be delighted if you would join us in delivering our exciting vision for the benefit of the pupils we serve. ---------------------- Rivermead Primary School and BPET are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Rivermead Primary School and BPET are committed to being equal opportunities employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, nationality, ethnic or national origin. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

About Rivermead Primary School

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
hlta-rivermead-primary-school-reading-berkshire
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
28 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
29 September 2026

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