Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

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

Job summary

The Ridgeway Primary School in Reading is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning in upper Key Stage 2. The role is part-time (32.5 hours per week), term-time only, with hours from 8.30am to 3.30pm, providing consistent help to pupils and assisting the teaching team.

Reading Borough Council will consider applicants who demonstrate a nurturing approach, good relationships with colleagues and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Part-time role: 32.5 hours per week.
• Term-time only, 8.30am–3.30pm.
• Fixed-term contract; ASAP start.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in upper KS2 under teacher supervision.
• Assist with activities, marking and classroom routines.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

Job profile for Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

Reading 22/11/2026 Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

Salary £19,017 to £19,367 Per year

Job details

Salary £19,017 to £19,367 Per year

Contractual hours 32.5.

Basis Part time.

Region Term Time Only / Fixed-Term / Part-Time.

Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work.

Date posted 03/11/2026.

Job reference SCH3590.

Attachments Teaching Assistant - Job Description.pdf.

Job description

32.5 hours per week - Term time only - 8.30am to 3.30pm - Monday to Friday - Required ASAP - Fixed term contract

"Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for."

"Pupils benefit from the strong, nurturing relationships they build with staff." (Ofsted, January 2025)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

We are looking for a self-motivated and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team in upper Key Stage 2.

In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we canoffer ongoing training and professional development.

We are looking for professionals who:

• demonstrate a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;
• can positively engage and support children with their learning;
• have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;
• can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity.

We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups.