13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    4 September 2025

  • Closing date

    30 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 11.5 Hours per week, working a mixture of mornings, afternoons and lunchtimes.

Contract type

Fixed term - 4th September 2025 to 21st July 2026

Hourly rate

12.26

What skills and experience we're looking for

Able to work predominately with SEND children on a 1:1 basis under the direction of the class teacher, as well as working with small groups and whole class.

Committed to developing good relationships with; staff, children, parents and outside agencies.

Friendly, caring, hardworking and supportive with high expectations.

Please contact the school office for an application pack or to arrange a visit.

What the school offers its staff

At Downsway Primary School we are a flourishing learning community with a caring ethos and a strong team, committed to helping every child thrive and succeed.

Please contact the school office for an application pack or to arrange a visit.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Downsway Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
212 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01189421362

Primary School

Arranging a visit to Downsway Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@downsway.w-berks.sch.uk.

School location

Similar jobs nearby

Learning Support Assistant

Ranikhet Academy

Spey Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4ED

Specialist Teaching Assistants - Kennet Valley Primary School

Kennet Valley Primary School

Carters Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT

Learning Support Assistant - Ranikhet Primary Academy

Ranikhet Academy

Spey Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4ED

Teaching Assistant - Churchend Primary School

Churchend Primary Academy

Usk Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Reading and Berkshire