Teaching Assistant - English Martyrs Catholic Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for English Martyrs Catholic Primary School in Reading. This part-time, fixed-term role runs to July 2027, with a 31.25-hour week, typically 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, supporting a diverse pupil group.

You will join a committed team, receive training, and be supported by the SENCO. The school community is diverse, and applicants who can respond to pupils' needs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Caring team player with a flexible attitude; training will be given.
• Ability to respond to the needs of pupils and SEN.
• Support the SENCO and classroom team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching and classroom activities.
• Support individual and small group learning as directed.
• Monitor pupil wellbeing and progress under supervision.

Skills

Caring team player

Flexible attitude

Support SEN

Job description

Teaching Assistant - English Martyrs Catholic Primary School

location_on Reading

location_on Reading 12/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £18,622- £19,219 per year

Contractual hours 31.25

Basis Part time

Region Fixed-Term / Part-Time

Job category/type Schools

Date posted 18/09/2026

Job reference SCH3537

Fixed term contract to July 2027, in the first instance

31.25 hours per week (normally 8.30 to 3.15pm)

We currently have vacancy for a Teaching Assistant, to join our committed and highly professional team. We are looking to appoint a caring team player, with a flexible attitude who can respond to the needs of our wonderful children. Training will be given, and you will be supported by our dedicated team and SENCO.

Our school community is wonderfully and richly diverse with families from all over the world, of all faiths and none.