Teaching Assistant

Francis Baily Primary School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4GG

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 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: £24,793.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Hours: 31.25 hours per week - Monday to Friday (term time only) Working hours: 8:45am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2028

We are a friendly and collaborative school seeking a patient, adaptable and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide one-to-one support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs on a fixed-term basis for two years

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with identified Special Educational Needs.
• Support the pupil's academic, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to implement support strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet the pupil's individual needs.
• Work flexibly and make timely adaptations to individualised plans in response to the pupil's changing needs, ensuring appropriate support and progress.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records as required.

The successful candidate will have

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs. A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience of supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The confidence to respond effectively to challenging situations and adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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

Francis Baily Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate would need to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service Check and be committed to the safeguarding of children.

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 Francis Baily Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 491 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Francis Baily Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/francis-baily-primary-school-thatcham

Francis Baily is part of the Equinox Learning Trust and is a thriving school at the heart of the community. At Francis Baily we strive to ensure every child leaves the school in Year 6 with exceptional life chances. Our school is underpinned by our core values that define how we all act; resilience, aspiration, respect, curiosity, collaboration, courage. We do not compromise on our high expectations for children’s outcomes, and we enable children to develop as confident and strong individuals, emulating our school values, and ‘improving every day’.

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