Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18,172 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SCH3328 |
Summary
6 Month Fixed Term Contract - 32.5 Hours per week - Term time only - 8.30am to 3.30pm - Monday to Friday - Required ASAP
We are looking for a self-motivated and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. Experience is preferred but not essential.
“Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.”
“Pupils benefit from the strong, nurturing relationships they build with staff.” (Ofsted, January 2025)
The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.
In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development.
We are looking for professionals who:
1. demonstrate a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;
2. can positively engage and support children with their learning;
3. have high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;
4. can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.
Please contact Rachel Wiggins, Office Manager, for an application pack, job description and person specification via email: officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk or visit: www.theridgewayprimary.net
Closing date: 22/02/2026
Applications will be considered upon receipt
Interview date: To be confirmed
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We are looking for a self-motivated and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. Experience is preferred but not essential.
“Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.”
“Pupils benefit from the strong, nurturing relationships they build with staff.” (Ofsted, January 2025)
The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.
In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development.
We are looking for professionals who:
1. demonstrate a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;
2. can positively engage and support children with their learning;
3. have high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;
4. can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.
Please contact Rachel Wiggins, Office Manager, for an application pack, job description and person specification via email: officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk or visit: www.theridgewayprimary.net
Closing date: 22/02/2026
Applications will be considered upon receipt
Interview date: To be confirmed
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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