Teaching Assistant (KS1) - Thameside Primary School

Thameside Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months
• Actual salary: £19,017 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

32.5 Hours per week (12 month Fixed term initially) - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm - Term time only -To start beginning of September 2026 (with the potential of some additional transition days from 13thJuly)

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and proactive KS1 Teaching Assistant to support high-quality learning within a continuous provision environment. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to make a positive difference to the wellbeing, engagement and progress of our young learners.

You will support a range of children, including those with early SEND needs, through a balance of play-based and structured learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, nurturing and enthusiastic about supporting child-led learning. You will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of continuous provision, and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate experience of working with KS1 or Early Years children, including those with early SEND needs
• Have a secure understanding of continuous provision and how to support learning through play
• Be skilled at building positive and respectful relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Be an enthusiastic team player who is willing to share ideas and contribute to the development of provision
• Be keen to develop their own professional learning and embrace new initiatives
• Be an inspiring Teaching Assistant who motivates children to engage and achieve their best
• Be committed to ensuring every child flourishes and reaches their full potential

What the school offers its staff

Your duties will include:

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging learning opportunities within a continuous provision model
• Interacting with children during provision to scaffold, extend and deepen their learning
• Supporting early phonics, reading and writing through both adult-led teaching and child-initiated activities
• Observing children’s learning and contributing to assessment and next steps
• Preparing, organising and maintaining an engaging and well-resourced classroom environment
• Providing welfare support to children, including attending to first aid needs where required
• Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development through positive interactions
• Assisting with supervision during break times and lunchtimes

If you are interested please contact the school office for an application pack or download from www.thamesideprimary.co.uk, About Us, Come & Work for us! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and is an equal opportunity provider. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 12pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July June 2026 (morning)

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Thameside Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 334 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thameside Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thameside-primary-school-reading

Primary School ,situated in the heart of Caversham, we are an extension of our diverse local community with more than 30 languages spoken here.

We are very proud of our inclusive nature and believe that every child – whatever their ability or background - deserves the best possible start in life.

Arranging a visit to Thameside Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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