Teaching Assistant

Beenham Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5NN

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  5 February 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 29 hours per week Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3.15pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year with potential to extend
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413
• Hourly rate: £12.65 (pending pay award)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a kind, enthusiasticand committed person to join ourwonderful school from February half-term*

The successful candidate will be:

- Passionate and knowledgeable aboutsupporting children

- A keen team player

- Flexible, resilient and adaptable

Experience of working with children withSEND is desirable

*start date can be adjusted for the successful candidate

What the school offers its staff

Beenham Primary School is a warm, inclusive community where every childis known, valued, and supported to thrive.

Our nurturing environment and engaging curriculum spark curiosity, buildconfidence and foster a love of learning, while prioritising each child’spersonal wellbeing and development.

We offer:

- Small class sizes

- Impactful continuous development

- Pupils and staff whoare kind, safe andproud

- A friendly and professional team withleaders who prioritise wellbeing, with 3paid wellbeing days per year

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

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application form - Support staff.doc - 350 KB (opens in new tab)

TA JD + PS.docx - 61.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Criminal Records Self Disclosure Form.docx - 21.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Beenham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 49 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beenham Primary School website
• Email address: finance@beenham.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189713397
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beenham-primary-school

Situated between Reading and Newbury and just tucked off the A4, we are a small rural primary school in the heart of a village community, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The wellbeing and development of our children and staff underpins everything we do.

Arranging a visit to Beenham Primary School

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

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