Teaching Assistant - Tilehurst - ASAP

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

Job summary

A prestigious primary school in Tilehurst is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their Year 1 class ASAP. The role offers excellent experience in an inclusive environment, with a contract for one academic year. Candidates should have a strong academic background and good communication skills. There is a competitive daily rate of £89-£95 and teacher training opportunities starting in September 2026.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity to gain full academic year experience

Teacher training starts September 2026

Qualifications

• Degree level education; preferably a 2:1 or above.
• Previous experience with children, such as tutoring.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 class in delivering the curriculum.
• Assist in planning and assessment of lessons.
• Provide support to children with SEN as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience working with children

Education

Education to degree level, ideally 2:1 or above

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.

Key Information

• Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Start date: ASAP
• Location: Tilehurst
• Pay: £89‑£95 per day
• Contract: 1 academic year, full-time
• Teacher training starts September 2026

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 class in the delivery of the curriculum.
• Assist the Head Teacher and classroom teachers in the planning and assessment of lessons.
• Provide additional support to children with SEN where required.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development sessions.

Qualifications

• Education to degree level; ideally a 2:1 or above.
• Previous experience working with children, e.g. tutoring or similar roles.
• Strong academic background and a 2:1 or above.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Desirable: experience with SEN children.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate.
• Opportunity to gain full academic year experience.
• Teacher training starts September 2026.

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

Apply directly to the advert.