The Winchcombe School

Improving as One

Maple Crescent, Newbury, RG14 1LN

Head Teacher: Mr M Percy

 

HLTA

Interventions & Class cover

(start date as soon as possible)

 

Fixed term contract until 25 March 2027 (potential to extend)

27.5 hours per week, term time only

8:45am – 3:15pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break)

 

 Grade F 11-19 FTE £28142 - £32061

 (Actual salary £17810 - £20747)

 

Job shares will be considered

 

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Under the guidance, direction and in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and teachers, you will undertake specific work with identified pupils, providing a complementary service to that provided by teachers. This role is predominantly EYFS/KS1 interventions (Floppy Phonics) and writing/reading groups up to KS2.

Do you have the ability to enhance the learning of pupils who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential? Can you apply your high-level knowledge and specialist skills across a range of specialist disciplines, thus contributing to raising standards of attainment, improving attendance and maintaining good standards of behaviour?

Occasional class cover may also be required.

 

We offer you:

• An outstanding learning environment both internally and externally
• Children who are curious, playful and eager to learn in a fun environment
• Regular CPD and opportunities to further yourself
• An opportunity to be part of an exciting future where there is an absolute focus on working smarter on the things that have the greatest impact on pupils’ progress
• A school that embodies our values of Kindness, Respect, Courage and Curiosity

 

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange an appointment or request an application pack please e-mail:  Hannah Curtis at office@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk or tel: 01635 232780   

 

Closing Date: Friday 27^th February 2026 at 9am

Interviews Thursday 5^th March 2026

 

All applications will be considered on receipt and an appointment may be made before the closing date.

 

 

We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

 

 

The Winchcombe School

Improving as One

Maple Crescent, Newbury, RG14 1LN

Head Teacher: Mr M Percy

Clerk to the Governing Body

 

Hours: Approximately 5 per week, term time only

Salary Band E: £15.35 - £16.33 per hour

 

 

We are looking for a Clerk to the Governing body to join our team and help us continue our journey of ‘Improving as One’. We are seeking someone who is able to manage time effectively, work to deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced clerk but training is available for the right candidate.

 

This role will involve taking the minutes of Governing Body Meetings (held five times per academic year from 5-6:30pm approximately) and of Finance Committee Meetings (four-five per year 5-6:30pm approximately).

Hours of work outside of meetings can be worked flexibly to produce agendas, minutes and administration tasks for the Governing Board.

 

 

•  Closing Date: 12 pm, Friday 27^th February 12 pm;
•  Interview: from w/c 9^th March 2026
•  Start date: immediate (subject to safeguarding checks)

 

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange an appointment or request an application pack please e-mail:  Hannah Curtis at office@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk or tel: 01635 232780

 

 

We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to have evidence of, or undertake an Enhanced DBS check.