Early Years Teaching Assistant at Hillside Primary School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Orchard Learning Alliance. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HPS/96950

Location

Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

13/32.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Tue 30th Jun, 2026

Start Date

02/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed with successfully shortlisted candidates

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed with successfully shortlisted candidates

About this Role

We are looking for two Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team here at Hillside.

The successful applicant will work in our Nursery class on the following working pattern:

Position 1 - 13 hour per week Thursday and Friday

8.30am-11.30am - Classroom support

11.30am-12.00pm - Lunch support

12.30pm-3.30pm - Classroom support

Position 2 - 32.50 hour per week Monday to Friday

8.30am-11.30am - Classroom support

12.00pm-12.30pm - Lunch support

12.30pm-3.30pm - Classroom support

and will:

Play a crucial role in supporting our early years' education by assisting in the planning and delivery of the EYFS curriculum and contributing to the creation of a safe, nurturing environment for our youngest learner
Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
Be educated to GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths
Have experience of working in a school or other educational setting
Enjoy working with children
Have sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
Have a commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
Be resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
Have the capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people