Dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Basildon C.E. Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8PD

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 Annually (FTE) Monday to Friday (Fixed Term until August 2027). Term time only. West Berkshire Council Salary Band B. Salary to be pro-rated accordingly for part time and term time working.

Dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking to recruit a talented, motivational, and inspiring individual to provide teachers with practical support. You will work to support a child to access the classroom to promote positive learning and behaviour.

A passion and interest in supporting all children in a school setting is essential. This is an immensely rewarding role.

The successful candidate will

• be organised, flexible and reliable, with the ability to work with students in a professional and appropriate way
• be well-motivated and keen to show their enthusiasm for the role
• introduce work to students, set by a subject specialist, and support the students with their learning in the absence of the classroom teacher
• support children to work, managing behaviour and ensuring they their full potential
• contribute to the development of the school as part of a dedicated team
• have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working
• be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges

In return you will

• experience a caring, positive ethos that prioritises staff wellbeing and recognition
• be empowered to work with ambitious, dedicated, capable staff who are deeply committed to develop the whole child
• experience working with children who enjoy being at school, behave exceptionally and have excellent attitudes to learning
• work in a professional, stimulating, and collaborative working environment

About Us - Basildon is a small rural school with an incredibly positive ethos and a dedicated team.

Application Details -We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. We welcome pre-arranged visits to the school. Please apply via My New Term. For any questions, please contact office@basildonprimary.org.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Basildon C.E. Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 240 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Basildon C.E. Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/basildon-c-e-primary-school-reading

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