38 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    4 August 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 (Can be done as a job share): 32.5

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

C3 £25,788 FTE pro rata for term time only

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

  • Be passionate about children’s learning
  • Effectively support pupils to enable progress from their starting point, including those with SEND
  • Have high levels of self-motivation and adaptability
  • Support children during the children’s lunch break if required
  • Attend inset days if required
  • Join a supportive team of committed professionals dedicated to nurturing every child to shine their light brightly in the world

We can be flexible on the hours & salary band for the right person with suitable experience.

What the school offers its staff

Brightwalton C. E. Primary is a welcoming, successful village school, located in a beautiful rural setting in the Berkshire Downs, Newbury.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning support alongside our supportive and friendly team.

We can offer:

  • enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
  • supportive, hardworking and experienced colleagues, committed to achieving the best outcomes for all
  • dedicated governors and engaged, supportive parents
  • a commitment to CPD
  • an idyllic rural location offering rich outdoor learning opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

  • We can be flexible on the hours & salary band for the right person with suitable experience.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
88 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01488638337

Brightwalton C. E. Primary is a welcoming, successful village school, located in a beautiful rural setting in the Berkshire Downs.

Arranging a visit to Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School

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

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