Learning Support Assistant

Hawkedon Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3AP

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 August 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: £17,825.00 - £18,061.00 Annually (Actual) FTE £25,583-£25988

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious and keen to learn

• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community

• A track record of attracting, nurturing and growing talent

• Free childcare at our breakfast & after school club (for our employees’ children attending Hawkedon Primary School)

We are looking for an inspirational, friendly and driven individual to join our team. The position may involve supporting pupils that have additional emotional/physical needs as well as supporting other children in the class with their learning. The age range depends on the skills and experience of the candidate. Part of the hours will be supporting the children at lunchtime.

The successful candidate will:

• Have some experience of working with children

• Ability to support children from Reception to Year 6

• Have excellent communication, numeracy & literacy skills

• Experience of behaviour management and/or interventions would be advantageous

If you think you can make a positive and confident contribution to our school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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 Hawkedon Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 596 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hawkedon Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hawkedon-primary-school-reading

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