Teaching Assistant

Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8DB

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 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: £19,152.00 - £19,746.00 Annually (Actual) NJC. Grade BH-J, scale points 4 to 6 FTE Salary £25,914- £26,718

Teaching Assistant job summary

Help Children Grow, Learn and Thrive

Would you like to play an important role in helping children build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy their learning every day?

At Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School, we are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils and teachers, supporting children both in and out of the classroom. You will help create a positive learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best.

What You Will Do As A Learning Support Assistant:

• Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils
• Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• A good relevant education to GCSE Level or equivalent
• Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
• Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training
• High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm
• An ability to quickly adapt to changes

About Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School

At Wooden Hill Primary School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Wooden Hill a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Ambition

We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. In other words, we go for it every day!

Excellence

We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to. We endeavour to do our very best and excel in all aspects of school life.

Pride

We are ‘fiercely’ proud of ourselves, our school, our community and our Trust. We hold our heads high and feel a sense of togetherness and joy in our school.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is the 31st July 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wooden-hill-primary-and-nursery-school-bracknell

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