Learning Support Assistant

The Piggott School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

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
• Pay scale: Salary Grade 3, £14,454 - £14,683 for 25 hours.

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?

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.

What the school offers its staff

Our vision and values, including love and compassion, permeate all aspects of school life. All staff are provided with CPD and technology to support their professional development.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

LSA Person Specification.pdf - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

LSA Job Description.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Piggott School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• 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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