Learning Support AssistantEDV/2026/HPS/51487

Hawkedon Primary School; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for staff kids

Job summary

Hawkedon Primary School in Reading is seeking an inspirational, friendly and driven individual to join our team as a teaching assistant. You will support pupils across the primary range, including those with additional emotional or physical needs, and assist other children in their learning.

The role includes lunchtime supervision and contributing to a caring, inclusive school community where staff development and growth are valued.

Qualifications

• Have some experience of working with children.
• Ability to support children from Reception to Year 6.
• Have excellent communication, numeracy & literacy skills.
• Experience of behaviour management and/or interventions would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• The position may involve supporting pupils that have additional emotional/physical needs as well as supporting other children in the class with their learning.
• Part of the hours will be supporting the children at lunchtime.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Behaviour management experience

Job description

• Enthusiastic children who are curious and keen to learn
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
• A track record of attracting, nurturing and growing talent
• Free childcare at our breakfast & after school club (for our employees’ children attending Hawkedon Primary School)

About This Role

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious and keen to learn
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
• A track record of attracting, nurturing and growing talent
• Free childcare at our breakfast & after school club (for our employees’ children attending Hawkedon Primary School)

We are looking for an inspirational, friendly and driven individual to join our team. The position may involve supporting pupils that have additional emotional/physical needs as well as supporting other children in the class with their learning. The age range depends on the skills and experience of the candidate. Part of the hours will be supporting the children at lunchtime.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have some experience of working with children
• Ability to support children from Reception to Year 6
• Have excellent communication, numeracy & literacy skills
• Experience of behaviour management and/or interventions would be advantageous

If you think you can make a positive and confident contribution to our school, we would be delighted to hear from you.