Teacher Training - Teaching Assistant - Reading

Austin Fraser; Reading; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate graduate for a Teaching Assistant role in Reading. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain classroom experience and prepare for a teaching career. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, including a degree graded 2:1 or above, and relevant experience working with children. Successful candidates may have the chance to enroll in the School's Direct Teacher Training Programme after one year. If you're eager to make a difference in education and inspire young minds, this role could be the perfect stepping stone for your teaching journey.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a 2:1 or above required for this teaching assistant role.
• Previous experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support in KS1 and KS2 as a teaching assistant.
• Gain valuable experience in preparation for teacher training.

Skills

Experience working with children

Childcare

Tutoring

Nursery assistance

Sports coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above)

GCSE in Maths (C or above)

GCSE in English (C or above)

Job description

Teacher Training - Teaching Assistant - Reading

Teacher Training Opportunity - ASAP Start

Have you graduated with a 2:1 or above?

Are you an aspiring teacher hoping to gain classroom experience?

This could be the ideal role for you!

A large Primary school in Reading is searching for an outstanding teaching assistant to join them ASAP. This is a fantastic school that is looking to take on someone as a trainee teacher in September 2025 if they impress during their time as a teaching assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or experienced teaching assistant to develop their experience within education. A graduate with a degree graded 2:1 or above is ideal for this role and previous experience working with children is essential. This relevant previous experience could include childcare, tutoring, nursery assistance, in a sport setting, charity, or in a similar classroom setting. Both teaching assistants will be supporting in KS1 and KS2.

This is a fantastic platform for aspiring teachers to gain valuable experience in preparation for completing their teacher training the following year. This is a teacher training school meaning that successful TAs can consequently be enrolled onto the School's Direct Teacher Training Programme.

A graduate with a strong educational background is required for this role including GCSEs in Maths and English (C or above).

Location: Reading

Competitive Pay Rate: £89-95

Graduate Teaching Assistant role

Great platform for aspiring teachers

School's Direct Teacher Training after 1 year offered to excellent candidates

If you are a graduate and are interested in applying for this teaching assistant role in Reading, send through your updated CV immediately.