Teaching Assistant - Tilehurst - ASAP

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant to start ASAP at a top primary school in Tilehurst. This full-time role offers an opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training. It requires a degree-level education and a proactive attitude. The position supports a Year 1 class and focuses on lesson planning and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background.
• Experience working with children (e.g., tutoring, volunteering or a similar role).

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 class under the direction of the Head Teacher.
• Assist with lesson planning and classroom management.

Skills

Support students with special educational needs

Pro-active and personable attitude

Education

Degree level education (minimum 2:1)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Tilehurst - ASAP Start

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.

Key Information

• Outstanding Primary School
• 89–95 per day pay rate
• Full academic year commitment
• Teacher training opportunity in September 2026
• Location: Tilehurst
• ASAP start

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 class under the direction of the Head Teacher
• Assist with lesson planning and classroom management
• Support students with special educational needs (desirable but not essential)

Qualifications

• Degree level education (minimum 2:1)
• Strong academic background
• Experience working with children (e.g., tutoring, volunteering or a similar role)
• Graduate teaching assistant role required
• Pro‑active and personable attitude

Application

Please send your CV and personal statement (if you have one) as soon as possible. The school is eager to begin interviews ASAP. Apply directly to the advert.