Teaching Assistant

The Coombes Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  20 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,584.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Term time only Actual Salary £18,310 –£18,600 per annum

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant (Upper Key Stage 2)

Full-time (4 days considered) | Initial 1 year fixed term | Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: 31.67 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.20pm

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5-6
FTE: £25,584-£25,989 (subject to pay award)
Actual Salary: £18,310 -£18,600 per annum

A love of learning grows here.

The Coombes CE Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our high-performing Upper Key Stage 2 team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced, supportive and ambitious teachers who are passionate about delivering the very best outcomes for children. Our Upper Key Stage 2 team has a strong track record of success, achieving outcomes that are consistently well above national averages, whilst ensuring pupils benefit from a rich and inspiring curriculum that prepares them for the next stage of their education.

Working closely with the class teacher and our skilled team of Teaching Assistants, you will support high-quality teaching and learning, helping pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience. You will play a vital role in ensuring every child is fully included, challenged appropriately and able to achieve their very best.

At The Coombes, we believe every child can flourish. Guided by our Christian vision, inspired by the Parable of the Sower and our values of Compassion, Perseverance, Wisdom, Responsibility, Forgiveness and Respect, we are committed to providing an exceptional education where children are encouraged to strive for excellence in all they do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children (Upper Key Stage 2 experience would be advantageous).

• Builds positive and nurturing relationships with children whilst maintaining high expectations.

• Can confidently support pupils with English and mathematics.

• Enjoys working collaboratively within a successful and supportive team.

• Is adaptable, proactive and able to use their initiative.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In this role you will:

• Support high-quality teaching and learning within the classroom.

• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.

• Help pupils to become resilient, independent and confident learners.

• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to an ambitious learning culture.

• Prepare learning resources and maintain an engaging classroom environment.

• Support educational visits, sporting events and the wider life of the school.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, leaders and external professionals to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

Why join The Coombes?

The Coombes is a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school where staff are genuinely valued. Joining our Upper Key Stage 2 team means becoming part of a collaborative, experienced and highly supportive group of professionals who are committed to continuous improvement and achieving the very best for every child.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work alongside an exceptional Upper Key Stage 2 team with experienced and supportive teachers.

• A collaborative team of skilled Teaching Assistants who value and support one another.

• Excellent professional development through The Keys Academy Trust.

• A caring Christian ethos where relationships and wellbeing matter.

• Extensive grounds and unique outdoor learning opportunities.

• A culture of high expectations, ambition and continuous improvement.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the school and see first-hand what makes The Coombes such a special place to work.

To arrange a visit, please contact our Office Manager, Stacey Duminiet, at office@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk.

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check. No agencies please.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Coombes Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Coombes Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-coombes-church-of-england-primary-school

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