Teaching Assistant

The Hawthorns Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3PQ

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Term-time only, 32.5 hours per week, 5 days a week (8:30am to 3:30pm)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 to £25,989 (depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant to help motivate and inspire children to enjoy and value their learning.

The role will involve general classroom support and 1:1 support for individual children with specific needs. HLTA status would also be desirable.

We are looking for someone who:

• Shows creativity and passion to engage all children in their learning.

• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

• Is flexible, adaptable and proactive when working as part of a team.

• Is committed to supporting children’s well-being and wants to make a difference.

• Has experience of working with children with SEN/ASD/SEMH needs.

• Has experience of successfully running interventions and teaching small groups or whole class.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive, friendly team of colleagues dedicated to delivering the best education for every child.

• A school where everyone is valued and encouraged to seek success through excellent continuous professional development opportunities.

• A school with a strong sense of community, well supported by parents and The Circle Trust, a well-respected local multi-academy trust.

• A thriving, well-resourced and popular school with extensive and attractive grounds.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Hawthorns Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 436 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hawthorns Primary School website
• Email address: mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0118 338 1961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hawthorns-primary-school-wokingham

Arranging a visit to The Hawthorns Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk.

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