Teaching Assistant - Caversham Primary School
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15,864 to £17,451 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3345 |
Summary
As soon as possible or April 2026 – Term time only – 27.5 Hours per week
Caversham Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role will include working with pupils with SEND.
We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school which owes its success to a great team of hard- working staff, pupils that love to learn, and parents who support the school.
We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing and to providing our staff with opportunities for Professional Development.
We are looking to recruit someone who:
• Is committed to working as part of a team to secure the best outcomes for our children
• Is highly motivated, and has experience of working with children to help remove barriers to learning
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Has high aspirations for all children
• Has an ability to work using their own initiative and under the direction of others
• Has a good sense of humour!
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please contact the office on 0118 937 5454 to arrange a visit. An application pack is available by emailing the school office admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk or visit: https://www.cavershamprimary.org
Applications will be considered on receipt after which suitable candidates will be invited to interview.
Caversham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Caversham Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role will include working with pupils with SEND.
We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school which owes its success to a great team of hard- working staff, pupils that love to learn, and parents who support the school.
We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing and to providing our staff with opportunities for Professional Development.
We are looking to recruit someone who:
• Is committed to working as part of a team to secure the best outcomes for our children
• Is highly motivated, and has experience of working with children to help remove barriers to learning
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Has high aspirations for all children
• Has an ability to work using their own initiative and under the direction of others
• Has a good sense of humour!
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please contact the office on 0118 937 5454 to arrange a visit. An application pack is available by emailing the school office admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk or visit: https://www.cavershamprimary.org
Applications will be considered on receipt after which suitable candidates will be invited to interview.
Caversham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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