Teaching Assistant - St Annes Catholic Primary School
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16,091 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
08.40am to 3.30pm - Monday to Friday – 27.5 Hours per week - Term time only – Fixed term for 1 year - Start date: 1st September 2026
St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is a fabulous place to learn and a wonderful place to work. Here, children are passionate about their studies, the world they live in, the people around them and about having fun. As a school, we prioritise personal development and all staff are given considerable opportunities to grow and undertake further training.
We are currently seeking a fun and motivated individual to join our enthusiastic team who will work as a teaching assistant. The role will be a mixture of general classroom support, leading intervention groups and 1-1 support for a named child.
We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about learning and are committed to young people with experience of working or volunteering with children. You do not need to have had any experience of working specifically in a school.
We will offer you…
Wonderful children and a vibrant school community
Excellent professional development opportunities
A dedicated and experienced team of staff and support of an experienced SENCO
A school committed to inclusive education and success for all
The successful candidate will…
Be highly committed to supporting children’s learning, enthusiastic, flexible, skilled and passionate
Have a friendly, approachable manner and excellent communication skills
Demonstrate commitment to helping children and parents
Show initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team
Be resilient and adaptive to children’s different needs
Demonstrate emotional literacy, empathy and be supportive and discreet
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For further information please contact the office to make an appointment on 0118 937 5537 or email Adriana Valencia (School Business Manager) - bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk
For an application pack, please download the forms from our website under Vacancies at www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk
Completed applications should be returned to the school via email to bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk
Recruitment will take place on a rolling basis as applications are received.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.
St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is a fabulous place to learn and a wonderful place to work. Here, children are passionate about their studies, the world they live in, the people around them and about having fun. As a school, we prioritise personal development and all staff are given considerable opportunities to grow and undertake further training.
We are currently seeking a fun and motivated individual to join our enthusiastic team who will work as a teaching assistant. The role will be a mixture of general classroom support, leading intervention groups and 1-1 support for a named child.
We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about learning and are committed to young people with experience of working or volunteering with children. You do not need to have had any experience of working specifically in a school.
We will offer you…
Wonderful children and a vibrant school community
Excellent professional development opportunities
A dedicated and experienced team of staff and support of an experienced SENCO
A school committed to inclusive education and success for all
The successful candidate will…
Be highly committed to supporting children’s learning, enthusiastic, flexible, skilled and passionate
Have a friendly, approachable manner and excellent communication skills
Demonstrate commitment to helping children and parents
Show initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team
Be resilient and adaptive to children’s different needs
Demonstrate emotional literacy, empathy and be supportive and discreet
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For further information please contact the office to make an appointment on 0118 937 5537 or email Adriana Valencia (School Business Manager) - bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk
For an application pack, please download the forms from our website under Vacancies at www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk
Completed applications should be returned to the school via email to bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk
Recruitment will take place on a rolling basis as applications are received.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.
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