Primary Teaching Assistant - Reading

ACADEMICS; Reading; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Reading is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. The role involves supporting the class teacher and working with children in Key Stage 1 or 2. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic graduates with experience in child support and extra-curricular interests. This opportunity offers a competitive daily rate and the potential for teacher training in September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in lesson preparation and delivery.
• Assist children with learning, focusing on numeracy and literacy.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

Job Description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Reading

Immediate Start - £89-£95 per day

Have you completed your undergraduate degree?

Do you have previous experience working with children?

A fantastic primary school in Reading are searching for a teaching assistant to join them this term in their Key Stage 1 class. This is a two-form entry primary school graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The Head Teacher is searching for a graduate to join them on a long-term basis as soon as possible. They ideally would like to meet teaching assistants who have previous experience working with children, ideally in a school setting. This is a general classroom assistant role.

The teaching assistant will hold responsibilities of general classroom support, involving helping the class teacher with preparation of lessons as well as delivery and helping children with their learning. The focus will be numeracy and literacy; however extra-curricular activities will also be a part of the role. The teaching assistant will be working with small groups and 1:1 with the children for example to help them with their reading.

There is the option of working in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, dependent on the suitability of the candidate. The Primary school are looking for a bright, enthusiastic graduate who can invest in the wider school community. As a teaching assistant, it would be beneficial to have extra-curricular interests as well as be academically strong - for example, participate in sports, play music, interest in arts or drama or theatre.

Teaching Assistant

Graduate Level

Primary School in Reading

£89-£95 per day

Potential for teacher training September 2026

Immediate Start

Please send through your CV and personal statement (if you have one) as soon as possible!

The school are eager to begin interviews ASAP.

Please apply to the advert directly.

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