Teaching Assistant in Early Years at South Lake Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SLPS/24234

Location

Campbell Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3NA

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£18,789.00 - £19,088.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

32 hours 30 minutes

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 31st Aug, 2026

Start Date

ASAP subject to employment and DBS checks

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

tbc

Interview Date(s) tbc

About this Role

Required for September – 5 days per week term time only

Pro rata Actual Salary Grade 3 scp 5 £18,789 - scp 6 £19,088

32 hours 30 mins per week (8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday – Friday) includes 30 min unpaid lunchbreak

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team supporting individuals and whole-class groups.

The successful applicant will:

Have some experience in working with early years children with SEND
Be an inspirational and reflective practitioner
Have good interpersonal and communication skills
Be able to make a positive contribution to a supportive team
Be committed to social inclusion
Be enthusiastic in order to motivate children to reach their full potential whilst providing support and challenge.
Has a good standard of Maths and English
Ideally have a relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning in children, or early years

We offer:

A nurturing ethos for all
An inclusive, friendly team
Motivated, engaged children
A successful and happy school where our staff thrive
A programme of welfare benefits for staff

Please note due to summer closure, shortlisting and interviews may not take place until September 2026.

We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

To start: As soon as possible in September 2026 (once DBS checks and pre-employment checks have been undertaken)

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and online check. Further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.