Teaching Assistant

Garth Hill College; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Crowthorne C of E Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. The role focuses on Upper Key Stage Two, with flexibility to support across the age range, in small groups or whole class settings.

We were rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2025 and offer induction and ongoing training. Hours are term time only, 18-20hrs per week, 8:30am–3:15pm, with 30 minutes for lunch. Starting from £13.28 per hour plus London Fringe Weighting.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will: have a positive, flexible approach and attitude.
• Be a hard-working individual, prepared to support all children to be the best they can be.
• Be able to use a variety of strategies to engage, support and motivate children in their learning.
• Have an understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum, including familiarity with a variety of interventions.
• Have experience of successfully supporting children with additional needs to achieve their best academically and pastorally.
• Be willing to complete additional training in order to be able to provide individual support to children as needed.
• Have a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.
• Have a good standard of literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Upper Key Stage Two pupils in class and in small groups.
• Provide individual and group support to meet learning needs.
• Assist with whole-class teaching assistant duties as required.
• Participate in induction and ongoing training.
• Support school ethos and engage with the wider school community.

Skills

Positive attitude

Flexible approach

Engagement strategies

KS2 Curriculum

Support for additional needs

Training willingness

Literacy & IT skills

Job description

• Salary: BG J 3-6, starting from £13.28 per hour.
• Location: Crowthorne C of E Primary School, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 18-20hrs hours per week. 8:30am start, days and specific hours to be agreed with the successful candidate..
• Closing Date: 03/10/2026 at 23:55
• Reference: Pri/26/345117

Teaching Assistant

Crowthorne C of E Primary School

We are currently looking to add to our amazing team of support staff here at Crowthorne C of E Primary School, a one-form entry primary school with 210 pupils aged 4 to 11.

We would be interested in receiving applications from candidates who would like to join our friendly, caring and supportive team. Initially, we are looking for someone to work in Upper Key Stage Two. However, a flexible approach and willingness to support children across the primary age range, individually, in small groups and providing whole class teaching assistant support is welcomed.

We are proud of the positive ethos in our school and of everything we offer to our school community, inspiring all to live life to the full and achieve all they are able to. We were graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in February 2025 and have a culture of continual improvement. There is an ethos of mutual support and encouragement amongst staff, with a full induction programme offered as well as on-going training.

Hours are term time only. Between 18 and 20hrs per week, 8.30am – 3.15pm

BG J 3 – 6 (Starting at £13.28per hour + London Fringe Weighting.)

This is a permanent position. Ideally, we are looking for someone to workthe equivalent of 3 daysper week, 8:30am to 3:15pm (with 30 minutes daily unpaid for lunch).

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a positive, flexible approach and attitude
• Be a hard-working individual, prepared to support all children to be the best they can be
• Be able to use a variety of strategies to engage, support and motivate children in their learning
• Have an understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum, including familiarity with a variety of interventions
• Have experience of successfully supporting children with additional needs to achieve their best academically and pastorally
• Be willing to complete additional training in order to be able to provide individual support to children as needed
• Have a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life
• Have a good standard of literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Our School Ambassadors regularly conduct guided tours. You will find our children polite, hard-working and well-behaved. They enjoy their learning and are, understandably, very proud of their school.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the school office on 01344 772089.

Applications will be considered upon receipt. The school reserves the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.

Final Closing Date: 11:55pm Saturday 3rd October 2026

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 13th October 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible.

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