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Teaching Assistant

Chieveley Primary School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8TY

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

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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 a week: 8.40am - 15.30pm Total: 31 hours 40 minutes per week Term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year - with a possibility of further permanent employment
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413 - £24,796 (FTE) £17,632 - £18,316 (Actual)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for confident, patient and enthusiastic individuals to work as Teaching Assistants. These roles will support children in and out of the classroom setting and will involve delivering interventions in line with the needs of our students.

The ideal candidates will be …

• positive, nurturing and respectful
• enjoy a challenge and be able to think on their feet
• adaptable to meet the diverse needs of children
• work well as part of a team
• and most importantly… share our love of learning and education!

What the school offers its staff

We are a happy, ‘Good’ school, set in beautiful grounds with wonderful children. We pride ourselves on our positive, supportive environment and our dedicated team of staff. We value collaboration, wellbeing and ongoing professional development.

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.

Additional documents

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

TA Job Description 2026.doc - 145 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chieveley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 170 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chieveley Primary School website
• Email address: dsampson@chieveleyschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01635 248281
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chieveley-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Chieveley Primary School

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

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