Teaching Assistant
The Heights Primary School, Reading, RG4 7LB16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Scale point 2
Teaching Assistant job summary
Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale point 2
Contract: Full time, permanent , 31.5 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 01/11/2026
Interview date: In w/c Monday 02/11/2026
Start Date: TBC
The Heights Primary school is an ambitious and diverse school where the children are at the heart of everything we do. Our emphasis is on supporting and developing every child so that they can reach their own full potential. We have committed and highly experienced staff who care deeply about the children and work together to provide the best possible educational experience. We are seeking an energetic, committed and flexible individual to join our supportive team.
Main Purpose: Supporting and Delivering Learning
1. To make a positive impact on the education, behaviour and social skills of pupils.2. To support access to learning for all pupils.Key Responsibilities:
Teaching and learning
Teach classes in the absence of the class teacher
Support pupils (1 to 1 and in small groups) with learning across the curriculum, in line with national learning strategies.
Assist in the implementation of individualised support.
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the guidance of the Deputy Headteacher, Inclusion lead and Class Teacher.
Assist the Class Teacher with maintaining pupils’ records as requested.
Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed.
Administrative Duties
Prepare classrooms as directed for lessons and clear afterwards.
Prepare and present displays of pupils’ work.
Provide clerical / admin support, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money.
Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
Mark work where appropriate
Support for the pupils
Attend to the pupils’ safeguarding, personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
Encourage pupils to interact with others
Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
Support for the school
*Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
*Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
*Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
*Help promote positive behaviour management.
*Appreciate and support the role of other professionals, such as speech and language therapists.
*Be proactive in matters of safeguarding and health and safety.
*Attend relevant meetings as required.
*Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
*Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, during break and lunchtimes. This will be arranged on a rota basis.
*Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
*Lead an extra curricular club
*Undertake any other duties of a similar nature as required by the teacher, Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher.
Person Specification:
We are looking for someone who:
* Has strong relevant experience working with children.
*Can support pupils, using effective learning strategies.
*Has good communication skills.
*Has good organisational skills.
*Is able to inspire young minds and make learning fun.
* Works well as part of a team.
*Has the ability to work closely with teachers, parents and associated professionals.
*Is flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and requirements.
*Is calm and patient.
*Is caring and conscientious.
*Is enthusiastic, with a sense of humour and positive attitude.
*Is willing to undertake training and professional development.
*It would be an advantage to have some experience of working with children with special educational needs.
We would be delighted if you would join us in delivering our exciting vision for the benefit of the pupils we serve.
Our school forms part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), a family of high-performing primary schools across London and Berkshire. We have a clear vision to deliver the highest standards of education, blended from the best of the state and independent sectors. We strive for all children to Learn, Enjoy, Succeed.
The Heights Primary and BPET are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Heights Primary and BPET are committed to being equal opportunities employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, nationality, ethnic or national origin. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Heights Primary School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 353 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
The Heights is an outstanding school in the Caversham Heights community which opened in September 2014. It currently has approximately 350 children from Reception to Year 6.
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