Teaching Assistant

Crown Wood Primary School; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Wood Primary School invites applications for a permanent Teaching Assistant to join the team from 14 September 2026. The role is full-time, across the primary setting, with 31.25 hours per week (8:30am–3:15pm) during term time.

The post, graded K-J, scales 3–6, includes lunchtime supervision and requires flexible, resilient, and resourceful helpers who may someday pursue teacher training.

Qualifications

• Ambitions to qualify as a teacher in the future.
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Possesses relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with children.
• Is keen to learn.
• Is flexible, resilient and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Support across the whole primary setting.
• Lunchtime supervision and support.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning across key stages.
• Meet all relevant checks, references and probation requirements; initial fixed-term basis.

Job description

Teaching Assistant

If you are looking for your next role as a Teaching Assistant, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking to recruit a permanent Teaching Assistant with effect from 14th September 2026.

Crown Wood Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our existing team on a full-time, permanent basis. We are looking for versatile professionals who are able and willing to work across the whole primary setting.

Role details:

• 1x Teaching Assistant (initially in KS2)
• 31.25 hours per week – 8.30am to 3.15pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break (term time only)
• Grade: K‑J, Scale Points: 3‑6
• The post will include lunchtime support and is subject to all relevant checks, reference, and a successful probation period; initially offered on a fixed‑term basis.

We are looking for someone who:

• May have ambitions to qualify as a teacher in the future.
• Has good levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Possesses relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with children.
• Is keen to learn.
• Is flexible, resilient and resourceful.

About our school

At Crown Wood Primary School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Crown Wood a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Ambition

We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. In other words, we go for it every day!

Excellence

We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to. We endeavour to do our very best and excel in all aspects of school life.

Pride

We are ‘fiercely’ proud of ourselves, our school, our community and our Trust. We hold our heads high and feel a sense of togetherness and joy in our school.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high‑quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 6th September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.