Teaching Assistant

St Barts; Newbury; On-site; GBP 17,797 - 26,824; Full time

Job summary

St Barts in Newbury is searching for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality lessons and support students in their learning journey. The ideal candidate will have strong educational qualifications, organisational skills, and the ability to empathize with and motivate students.

Working hours can be up to 30.5 hours per week during term time. Salary ranges from £25185 to £26824 gross pa, with flexibility for fewer hours based on individual needs. St Barts is well located with excellent transport links.

Qualifications

• Good educational qualifications required.
• Organisational ability is essential.
• Empathy and motivation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering high-quality lessons.
• Support students in their learning and development.
• Encourage student participation in school life.

Skills

Organisational ability

Empathy with students

Motivational skills

Education

Good educational qualifications

Job description

We are searching for a Teaching Assistant to join us as soon as possible on a permanent basis. You may be looking for a Teaching Assistant post or wondering what it is like to work in a school and looking to gain some experience before applying for teacher training, either way we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone to work with teachers in the delivery of differentiated high quality lessons, and to support students in their learning and development and encourage them to participate in all aspects of school life. We are seeking applicants with good educational qualifications and organisational ability, who have empathy with students, and are able to motivate and encourage them.

Hours: Up to 30 hours and 30 minutes per week working on a Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.10pm, Fridays 8.30am to 2.50pm, term-time only, plus 5 training days per year. We would be happy to consider fewer hours, to fit in with individual and school requirements.

Salary: £25185.00 - £26824.00 gross pa (£13.05 - £13.90 per hour), term-time. Starting salary £17797.20 gross pa for 30.5 hours pw (pay review pending).

St Bart’s is a leading academy school (1938 on roll with a Sixth Form of 586) in West Berkshire. Road links are good as we are close to the A34 and M4, as well as excellent public transport and within walking distance of Newbury train station.

To find out more about St Bart’s please do look at the supporting documents and watch our Headteacher’s Welcome Video on our website. We would love to receive your application.

Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

If selected for an interview, you will be given a tour of the school by our students so you can see first‑hand all that we have to offer. If you have any questions, please contact us on 01635 521255 or email [e-mail].

All applicants shortlisted will be subject to an online search. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced check along with other relevant employment checks.