Learning Support Assistant

The Piggott School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday – Friday 25 hours per week, term time only, not including INSET days Part time considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Salary Grade 3, £14,454 - £14,683 for 25 hours £25,584 - £25,989 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a graduate looking for experience prior to a career in teaching?

Are you a skilled Learning Support Assistant seeking a new challenge or someone with an interest in becoming a Learning Support Assistant?

An opportunity has arisen for an additional Learning Support Assistant to join our successful school to provide effective support in the classroom and to ensure strong academic progress for all.

The successful candidate will work with small groups and/or individuals, to promote academic progress, confidence, understanding and independence. Good communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to remain calm under pressure, whilst encouraging positive learning behaviour, are essential for this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience prior to a career in teaching.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you a friendly and supportive work environment, with happy staff and enthusiastic children.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to prestonc@piggottschool.org

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA Job Description.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

LSA Person Specification.pdf - 111 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Piggott School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1885 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Piggott School website
• Email address: prestonc@piggottschool.org
• Phone number: 01189402357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-piggott-school-reading

Mixed Church of England Academy

Arranging a visit to The Piggott School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email prestonc@piggottschool.org.

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