Teaching Assistants - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon School is recruiting Teaching Assistants to join the Special Needs Department and ASD Resource. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only plus one INSET day.

Part-time and job shares may be considered. Successful candidates will enjoy working with children with SEN and support their learning in a caring, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Good communication, flexibility and organisational skills are essential.
• Interest in working with children and those with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special needs within the classroom.
• Assist teachers in the ASD/Special Needs department.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of students and help them achieve their potential.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Supporting children with SEN

Job description

Teaching Assistants - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

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.

A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website. 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.

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About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company: Reading Borough Council Salary: £19,498 to £19,808 a year Hours: Part-time Location: Reading, RG30 3EP Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026