Teaching Assistants – Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only

1 INSET day

Part time and job share

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is recruiting for a part-time role in the Special Needs Department and ASD Resource. The post is 32.5 hours per week during term time, plus 1 INSET day, with part-time and job-share options considered. The position is based in Reading.

We seek enthusiastic and caring individuals who enjoy working with children and are dedicated to helping every child reach their potential. Closing date shown and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Good communication, flexibility and organisational skills are essential.
• Enjoy working with children and have an interest in supporting those with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the Special Needs/ASD Resource within the school.
• Contribute to enabling all children to achieve their potential.

Skills

Good communication

Flexibility

Organisation

Job description

Reading Borough Council 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)

• Part Time
• Permanent
• Term Time only
• Reading
• Posted 2 weeks ago
• £19,498 to £19,808 Per year £ / Year
• Closes: 27 September 2026

Website Reading Borough Council 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.

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

Closing Date - Sunday 27th September 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.