Teaching Assistant
The Hawthorns Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3PQ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, 5 days a week [8:30am to 3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break], Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,427–£26,847 FTE,
Pay scale
- Grade 3 SCP
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
- 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
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Hawthorns Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@thecircletrust.co.uk
Arranging a visit to The Hawthorns Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thecircletrust.co.uk.
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