Teaching Assistant - Reading

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top primary school in Reading is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class, starting ASAP. The position offers a daily pay rate between £89-95 and a full academic year commitment, with opportunities for teacher training in September 2026. Ideal candidates should hold a degree with a 2:1 or above and have experience working with children. Interviews will start ASAP, so please apply quickly.

Qualifications

• Education to a degree level is required for this position.
• Experience working with children is required.
• Desirable experience with SEN children.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 class at an outstanding primary school.
• Prepare for teacher training in September 2026.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Pro-active and personable

Strong academic background

Education

Degree education (2:1 or above)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Reading - ASAP Start

'Outstanding' Primary School

89-95 per day - Teacher Training from September 2026

One of the top primary schools in Reading 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

Reading

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 - Reading - Graduate - Primary School - ASAP Start