Teaching Assistants - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Teaching Vacancies; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon School is seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to support students in the Special Needs Department and ASD Resource. The role is part-time (32.5 hours per week) during term time plus 1 INSET day, with potential job share.

You will work with children who have special educational needs, bringing dedication and a collaborative approach to learning. The school values safeguarding, flexibility and strong communication, and offers an exciting, supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and supporting those with special educational needs.
• Good communication, flexibility and organisational skills are essential.
• This role suits candidates gaining experience in education, including those aiming for teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the Special Needs Department and ASD Resource.
• Assist with classroom activities and supervision during lessons.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Skills

SEN support

Good communication

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Job description

Teaching Assistants - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required as soon as possible - 32.5 hours per week (8.05am – 3.05pm), Term time only plus 1 INSET day (Part time and job share considered)

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and committed people to join our Special Needs Department and Autistic Spectrum, Disorder (ASD) Resource.

You will need to enjoy working with children and have an interest in supporting those with special educational needs. Good communication, flexibility and organisational skills are essential for this role and you must be committed to helping all children achieve their potential. This role would suit candidates looking to gain experience in education, including those going on to teacher training or other roles in schools. Part time roles and job shares may be considered.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.

It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

What the school offers its staff

Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – [e-mail]

Closing Date – Sunday 29th November 2026

Applications considered upon receipt.

Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.