The Winchcombe School
Improving as One
Maple Crescent, Newbury, RG14 1LN
Head Teacher: Mr M Percy

HLTA

(start date as soon as possible)
Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027 (potential to extend)
27.5 hours per week, term time only
8:45am – 3:15pm (1 hour unpaid lunchbreak)
Grade F 11-19 FTE £29071 - £33119

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. 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: recruitment@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk or tel: 01635 232780

Closing Date: Midday Monday 12 October 2026

Interviews: TBC

Please see the job description & personal Specification, and the official application form available below.

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. Other Pre-employment checks will be undertaken