Classroom Teaching Assistant

Garth Hill College; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 18,137 - 18,985; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Blue Light Card

Teacher Art Pass eligibility

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Cycle to work

Job summary

Crown Wood Primary School in Bracknell is seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role is 31.25 hours per week during term time, with 08:30-15:15 hours and a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. The post covers across the primary setting, initially KS2, with fixed-term considerations and lunchtime support.

We welcome applicants who may wish to qualify as a teacher in the future and who demonstrate strong literacy, numeracy and a genuine commitment to working with children.

Qualifications

• May have ambitions to qualify as a teacher in the future.
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with children.
• Keen to learn.
• Flexible, resilient and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• The post is to join our existing team on a full-time, permanent basis and work across the whole primary setting.
• Includes lunchtime support.
• 31.25 hours per week, term time only (08:30-15:15).

Job description

• Salary: Salary calculated in line with NJC (fringe) pay scale, points 03-06, £25,525.00 - £26,718.00 per annum FTE. Actual Salary £18,137.84 - £18,985.58
• Location: Crown Wood Primary School, Opladen Way, Crown Wood, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 31.25 hours per week. Part time 31.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 08:30-15:15 with 30 min unpaid lunch break, term time only.
• Closing Date: 06/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: Pri/26/341552

If you are looking for your next role as a Teaching Assistant, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking to recruit a permanent Teaching Assistant with effect from 14th September 2026.

Crown Wood Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our existing team on a full-time, permanent basis. We are looking for versatile professionals who are able and willing to work across the whole primary setting.

1x Teaching Assistant, (initially in KS2)

31.25 Hours p/w, term time only Grade: K‑J Scale Points: 3‑6

The post is for 31.25 hours (8.30am – 3.15pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch), term time only. The post will include lunchtime support. The post is available on a fixed term basis subject to all relevant checks, referenced and successful probation period.

We are looking for someone who:

• May have ambitions to qualify as a teacher in the future.
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with children.
• Keen to learn.
• Flexible, resilient and resourceful.

About our school

At Crown Wood Primary School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Crown Wood a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Ambition

We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. In other words, we go for it every day!

We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to. We endeavour to do our very best and excel in all aspects of school life.

Pride

We are 'fiercely' proud of ourselves, our school, our community and our Trust. We hold our heads high and feel a sense of togetherness and joy in our school.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like‑minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.

We can offer you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

How to Apply

Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Applications must be received no later than 11.59pm on Thursday 18th June 2026. Interview dates will be arranged ASAP; candidates will be reviewed upon receipt of application and will be interviewed at the earliest possible date. We reserve the right to close this application early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Employment is with Greenshaw Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.