Teaching Assistant

The Hawthorns Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3PQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 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: 5 days per week (32.5 hours), 8:30am – 3:30pm, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: The Circle Trust Support Staff Pay Grade 5 (Points 5 £25,583 to 6 £25,989 FTE, dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a confident, skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting primary-aged children to achieve their very best. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to make a real difference by inspiring, motivating and nurturing a love of learning in every child.

The role will include providing high-quality classroom support, as well as delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions for children with a range of additional needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates creativity, energy and enthusiasm in engaging and inspiring young learners
• Has consistently high expectations of pupils’ achievement, behaviour and independence
• Is proactive, flexible and able to respond effectively to the varied needs of the classroom
• Works collaboratively as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues
• Is deeply committed to supporting children’s wellbeing and personal development
• Has experience in supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN, ASD and SEMH
• Has a proven track record of delivering effective interventions and leading small group learning

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and take pride in their school
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team who work closely together
• A strong commitment to staff development, with high-quality CPD opportunities
• A warm, inclusive school community with excellent parental support and links with The Circle Trust
• A thriving, well-resourced environment with spacious and attractive grounds

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to join a caring, ambitious and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.

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 and young people. 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.

Additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant JD and PS - June 26.pdf - 278 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant Advert - June 2026.pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Hawthorns Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 436 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hawthorns Primary School website
• Email address: mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0118 338 1961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hawthorns-primary-school-wokingham

Arranging a visit to The Hawthorns Primary School

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

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