HLTA, Elementary School, Education ​/ Teaching

Birch Hill Primary School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and ready to take on a more active role in the classroom.

As a HLTA, you will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, lead small group interventions, and provide class cover when required. You'll be a key part of our team, helping to ensure every child reaches their full potential in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment. This position is a fixed term contract for one academic year. If you want to make a meaningful contribution to our children's school experience, we would love to hear from you.

• experience in supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting
• confident in delivering lessons and managing a classroom in a teacher's absence
• passionate about supporting children in all abilities and backgrounds
• committed to promoting inclusion, equality and safeguarding
• able to consistently encourage positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• plans and delivers engaging learning activities

• Is confident in leading whole-class sessions and delivering planned lessons
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for working with children
• Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Is committed to inclusive practice and ensuring every child feels valued and supported
• Brings energy, creativity, and flexibility to the school day
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is reflective and eager to develop professionally
• Understands and upholds the importance of safeguarding and child protection
• Comfortable working with children of different ages and with children who may have additional complex needs

Birch Hill Primary School is part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, a supportive, ambitious organisation committed to developing its staff and providing high-quality education across the community. As part of the Trust, colleagues benefit from:

• A dedicated and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A forward-thinking Trust with strong values and a commitment to inclusion.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and staff. All employees are expected to share these commitments. All posts require satisfactory employment checks and references and an enhanced DBS check. Leadership roles additionally require a Section 128 check.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 750 staff and 4,500 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise - it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust here on our website.

We are a two-form entry community school serving the Birch Hill and Hanworth districts of Bracknell Forest. In addition to the main school, we offer an nursery and a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) catering for children with ASD and MLD. We can accommodate 420 children, plus 26 spaces in our nursery, which offers flexible 30 hours a week. The school is organised into two Key…