Teaching Assistant. Job in Berkshire Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Tilehurst is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class starting ASAP. This full-time position offers a daily rate of £89-95 and includes an opportunity for teacher training starting September 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a degree, ideally with a 2:1 or above, and have experience working with children, making it a great chance to gain invaluable experience in a high-performing primary school.

Qualifications

• Education to a degree level is required for this position.
• Looking for a strong academic background and a 2:1 or above.
• Experience with SEN children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 class as a teaching assistant.
• Work in an inclusive and high performing primary school.
• Develop classroom experience before completing teacher training.

Skills

Experience working with children

Proactive attitude

Personable nature

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Tilehurst - ASAP Start

Outstanding Primary School

89-95 per day - Teacher Training from September 2026

One of the top primary schools in Tilehurst are searching for a graduate teaching assistant to join them ASAP. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in an inclusive and high performing primary school to develop your classroom experience before completing your teacher training. This is a 1 year contract working on a full-time basis. The Head Teacher is looking for a pro‑active and personable graduate teaching assistant with an excellent academic background. The teaching assistant will be supporting a Year 1 class. Experience with SEN children is desirable but not essential.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Experience working with children required
• Outstanding Primary School
• ASAP Start
• 89-95 per day pay rate
• Commitment for full academic year
• Tilehurst
• Opportunity for teacher training in September 2026

Education to a degree level is required for this position. Ideally, the school are looking for someone with a strong academic background and a 2:1 or above. Previous experience working with children is required for this position whether it be in a similar role or in a different setting such as tutoring.

Please send through your CV and personal statement (if you have one) as soon as possible! The school are eager to begin interviews ASAP.

Please apply to the advert directly!

Teaching Assistant - Tilehurst - Graduate - Primary School - ASAP Start