Teaching Assistant

Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9QL

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 12:30-3pm Weds to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: C5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the class teacher to deliver high-quality support and guidance to pupils throughout the school day.
• Foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages children to engage with our outdoor-inspired curriculum.
• Support the implementation of learning activities that reflect our conservation-focused ethos.

What the school offers its staff

Streatley CofE Primary School is a rewarding place to work, where staff are valued and supported. We offer a welcoming environment that encourages professional growth and celebrates the unique contributions of every team member.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Be part of an excited and enthusiastic curriculum that inspires both staff and pupils.
• Work in a school that prioritises outdoor learning and conservation, offering unique opportunities for professional development.
• Join a friendly, collaborative team dedicated to educational excellence and pupil wellbeing.

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.

The Role

Contract:Maternity Cover -12 month contract |Pattern:Part-time |Salary:£25,583 per annum, pro rata|Closing Date:February 13th.

Start date:March 2026 (or as soon as possible, we recognise most staff members have to give one month's notice)

Commitment to safeguarding

Streatley Primary is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 94 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School website
• Email address: headteacher@sps.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01491872399
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/streatley-c-e-voluntary-controlled-school

We have an excellent team of staff, experienced governors and a supportive parent body to maintain our academic rigour and wider curriculum expectations.  Our school's vision remains focussed on the use of the outdoors to enhance learning and to continue to bring the community together. We are inspired daily to create children who are 'Happy, Healthy Humans’ within hopeful conservation practices.

Arranging a visit to Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School

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

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