Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

The Willink School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

The Willink School in Berkshire is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant (26 hours per week) on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The role focuses on supporting learning, with literacy support experience valued.

DBS checks and safeguarding procedures apply, and the school offers professional development and a welcoming community. The Willink School is a large, oversubscribed academy with a strong international ethos and a commitment to high standards of education for its

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, forward-thinking Learning Support Assistant required.
• Literacy support experience considered an advantage.
• Flexible candidate with a qualification in learning support and a desire to contribute to the school community.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Forward thinking

Dedication

Literacy support

Education

Learning support qualification

Job description

Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

The Willink School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 26 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full time equivalent salary

24,796

Pay scale

B3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Werequire anenthusiastic, forward thinking and dedicated Learning Support Assistants tojoin our friendly team of LSAs. The ability to support Literacy would be anadvantage. We are looking for LSAs with flexibility, a keen interest orqualification in learning support and the desire to contribute to our school’scommunity.

What the school offers its staff

As a Teaching School we can offer the successfulcandidate excellent support and professional development.

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in ourarea, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Readingand Wokingham. The school has over 1200 students on roll including 200 in theSixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west ofReading.

The school iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Thesuccessful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure fromthe Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

For furtherinformation please visit the school website, your completed application form should be sent to Kim Paonessa, HRAdministrator, [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is Thursday 17th September 2026, applications will be reviewed on receipt.

Early applicationis advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if asuitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance (KCSIE).

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.

For more information see www.homeoffice.gov.uk

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, underscoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community.

Grant Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7HZ