Teaching Assistant

Chieveley Primary School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8TY

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, term time, part time: Flexible hours within the schools working day.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2028
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a confident, patient and enthusiastic individual to work as a Teaching Assistant within a key stage 2 class in our lovely rural school.

The ideal candidate will be someone who…

• is positive, nurturing and respectful
• enjoys a challenge and is able to think on their feet
• be adaptable to meet the diverse needs of children
• work well as part of a team
• and most importantly… share our love of learning and education!

What the school offers its staff

We are a happy, ‘Good’ school, set in beautiful grounds with wonderful children. We pride ourselves on our positive, supportive environment and our dedicated team of staff. We value collaboration, wellbeing and ongoing 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

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 Chieveley Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chieveley Primary School website
• Email address: dsampson@chieveleyschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chieveley-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Chieveley Primary School

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

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