KS2 Teaching Assistant

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant for a role at a primary school in Tilehurst. The position requires working with children to support their learning, alongside responsibilities for assisting the class teacher. Candidates should have experience in a school environment and possess strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills. The role offers a part-time schedule during term time, ideal for individuals committed to children's educational growth.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Friendly working environment

Opportunity to impact children's learning

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Good standard of literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills to GCSE/NVQ standard.
• Ability to support a class teacher effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual children and groups to support learning.
• Assist the class teacher in evaluating work programmes.
• Encourage children's learning and development.

Skills

Experience in a school setting

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Teaching Assistant NVQ

Job description

Working hours

25 hours per week (8.35am – 3.15pm 4 days a week and 8.35am – 12.15pm one day a week). Term Time only. Required February 2026.

Location & Overview

The Governors of the Federation of Moorlands and Park Lane Primary Schools wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to be based within the Key Stage 2 team at Park Lane Primary School. The successful applicant may be required to work at other sites within the Federation.

About the Role

The post holder will be required to work with individual children and groups of children, to support the class teacher and to contribute towards the evaluation and modification of work programmes as required. The successful candidate will be a good communicator.

Requirements

• Has experience of working with children within a school setting
• Holds a Teaching Assistant NVQ (desirable not essential)
• Is passionate about children’s learning and every child achieving their full potential
• Has lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
• Is flexible and can work well within a team
• Has a sense of humour
• Has a good standard of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills to GCSE/NVQ standard

What We Offer

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
• A caring, happy school with a clear vision for our continued improvement
• Experienced, committed, friendly and supportive colleagues
• High expectations of children's achievement and behaviour

Application Process

Application packs are available to download from the school’s website: https://www.parklaneps.org.uk

Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026

Interview date: Week beginning 2nd February 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding & Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

As part of our due diligence and safeguarding procedures, pre‑employment checks for shortlisted candidates will include online searches for data.

Contact Information

Park Lane Primary School: School Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 5BD

T: (Juniors) 0118 937 5515 [e-mail] Website: https://www.parklaneps.org.uk