Teaching Assistant

Bradfield C.E. Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6HR

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £14.18-£14.40

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a young child in Early Years. This role is offered on a casual/zero-hours basis, intended to provide contingency cover when the child’s allocated 1:1 support is unavailable. Hours will be offered in advance where possible but cannot be guaranteed week to week.

The successful candidate will:

• Work on a 1:1 basis with a child who requires constant adult supervision
• Support emotional regulation, transitions, communication and engagement
• Work within a nurture-based, low-demand approach
• Follow detailed risk assessments, behaviour support plans and guidance from external professionals
• Liaise closely with the class teacher, SENCO and senior leaders

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEND (ASD experience desirable)
• Is calm, patient and emotionally resilient
• Can follow guidance consistently and reflect on practice
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Is able to work flexibly and communicate clearly with staff

Experience in specialist provision, nurture settings or with high-needs pupils would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

Would you like to work in an exceptional school, supported by a talented, kind and inspiring team?

• A team that has your back, celebrates your wins and are committed to the emotional and mental wellbeing of both pupils and staff
• A beautiful, modern teaching environment
• Children who are exceptionally well behaved and make you proud to do the job every day

• Salary information: West Berkshire pay scale grade B, hourly rate (including holiday pay) is £14.18 to £14.40 per hour, Local Government Pension Scheme available.

  
  

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

Bradfield CE Primary 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.

About Bradfield C.E. Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bradfield C.E. Primary School website
• Email address: khandleyarcher@bradfieldceprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01189744304
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradfield-c-e-primary-school

We are a happy, friendly and aspirational, small Church of England Primary school set in a beautiful rural location in the heart of West Berkshire. We serve pupils of all faiths, or none, from Bradfield Southend and the surrounding villages as well as pupils from Thatcham, Calcot and Tilehurst.

Our new leadership has now been firmly established and we are on a rapid upward trajectory.

We offer:

7 Single year group classes
Academic attainment well above the national average
An exciting and dynamic approach to teaching and learning
Aspirational teachers and leadership
Excellent facilities and a tradition of sporting success
Fantastically well behaved, motivated, happy children
A strong Christian ethos at the heart of the school, supporting our high standards of behaviour and moral values
A beautiful and stimulating rural environment, playing fields and playgrounds
A wide range of before and after school clubs
On site Wrap Around Child Care – 7.45am – 6pm
A highly skilled Governing Body

We are committed to ensuring that pupils receive all the help, encouragement and support that they need to achieve their full potential, both across the curriculum and in their personal and social skills and that every child feels themselves to be a valued member of the community. Bradfield School is a place where our children are Learning to Live.

Arranging a visit to Bradfield C.E. Primary School

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

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