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Higher Level Teaching Assistant New


Teaching Personnel

£100 - 130 per day

Reading

Temporary | Full Time

04/08/2026

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Pay Starting from £100 per Day | Flexible Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step, or a qualified HLTA looking for a new challenge?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work in a range of welcoming primary schools across Reading and the surrounding areas.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom, supporting pupils' learning while gaining valuable experience across different school settings. Whether you're looking for day-to-day flexibility, a long-term placement, or a route into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

As a HLTA, you will work closely with teaching staff to support the delivery of high-quality education across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Delivering pre-planned lessons in the teacher's absence
  • Leading whole-class learning activities
  • Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
  • Delivering targeted interventions in English and Maths
  • Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
  • Supporting pupils with additional learning needs
  • Promoting positive behaviour and creating an engaging learning environment
  • Competitive pay starting from £100 per day
  • Flexible day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
  • Opportunities in a variety of local primary schools
  • Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
  • Access to free CPD and professional development courses
  • Opportunities to secure permanent school positions
  • Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle and commitments
  • HLTA qualification or relevant classroom experience
  • Previous experience working in UK primary schools
  • Confidence leading lessons and managing classroom behaviour
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A proactive, adaptable, and positive attitude
  • A passion for helping children achieve their full potential
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel partners with schools across Reading to provide talented education professionals who make a genuine difference. We take the time to understand your career goals and match you with opportunities that suit your skills, experience, and availability.

Whether you're looking to gain further experience, return to education, or find your next long-term role, Teaching Personnel can help you achieve your goals.

If you're a dedicated HLTA looking for an exciting opportunity in local primary schools, apply today and join Teaching Personnel.

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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