Level Teaching Assistant; HLTA at River Academy

Job Details

Location:

7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ

Contract Type:
Permanent

Contract Term:
Full‑Time

Hours Per Week: 35

Salary: £25,773.00 Annually (Actual) – Grade 6 SCP 18 working Term Time Only 35 hours per week plus 5 INSET days. FTE £31,537

Positions Available: 1

Closing Date:
Midnight, Fri 5th Jun 2026

River Academy, a newly opened secondary school, seeks a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning. You will work closely with teaching staff to help students achieve academic progress while supporting their wellbeing, confidence and engagement.

• Deliver learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Support students’ attainment, engagement and wellbeing.
• Adapt learning materials and resources to meet varying student needs.
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence within learning environments.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider learning programmes.
• Build constructive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Contribute positively to the ethos and values of the school and Maiden Erlegh Trust.

• Holds HLTA standards or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Has Level 2 qualifications in English and mathematics.
• Has experience supporting teaching and learning activities.
• Understands the National Curriculum and effective learning strategies.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work collaboratively and use initiative effectively.
• Demonstrates a calm, positive and flexible approach.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a community of schools in Berkshire and Oxfordshire with a focus on high‑quality education, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Generous payroll including pension contributions, annual leave, hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a range of wellbeing and health support services.

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.