Teaching Assistant - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working pattern

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School in Reading is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide flexible classroom support and assist with lessons, helping pupils individually or in small groups. You will work closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment across the school.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only with 2 inset days, and is permanent. A supportive school community offers professional development and opportunities to contribute to the wider life of the

Qualifications

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's education and wellbeing.
• Patience, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with the delivery of lessons and learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Encourage and promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school where required

Skills

Passion for education

Patience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Proactiveness

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

32.5 Hours per week + 2 x Inset days - Term time only – Permanent

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide flexible classroom support as and when required. You will work closely with teachers to help deliver engaging lessons, support individual pupils and small groups, and contribute to creating a positive learning environment across the school.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher with the delivery of lessons and learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Encourage and promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school where required

What We’re Looking For:

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children’s education and wellbeing.
• Can demonstrate patience, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Ideally, have experience working with children in an educational setting (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• A role that makes a real difference in children’s education
• Term-time working pattern to support a healthy work–life balance

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled. Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is appointed. Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.