Teaching Assistants - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon School in Reading is seeking Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only with one INSET day, and part-time/job-share considered.

You will join the ASD Resource and work closely with the Special Needs Department to help students achieve their potential. The post is based at Blessed Hugh Faringdon School with commitments to safeguarding and contributing to a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Interest in supporting students with special educational needs.
• Commitment to helping children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in lessons and activities.
• Assist with the ASD resource and related classroom tasks.
• Support teaching staff with day-to-day activities and monitoring.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and parents as required.

Skills

Good communication

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Teaching Assistants - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Reading

Reading 27/09/2026

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

Job details

Salary £19,498 to £19,808 Per year

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Education, Schools, Youth Work

Date posted 07/09/2026

Job reference SCH3510

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.

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.