KS1 Teaching Assistant – Southcote Primary School

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK

Listing for: South East Employers

Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-07-09

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17847 GBP Yearly GBP 17847.00 YEAR

Reading Borough Council

Start date:

September 2026 – 30.5 Hours per week – 8.30am to 3.20pm – Monday to Friday, Term time only – Permanent

Part Time
Permanent
Term Time only
Reading
Posted 5 days ago
£17,847 Per year
Closes: 19 July 2026

Katesgrove and Southcote are both Schools Direct Training Schools and are very supportive of staff wishing to develop future teaching careers through this programme. Our friendly school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self‑motivated KS1 Teaching Assistant. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.

The Successful Candidate Will

Have a sound working knowledge of supporting young children’s learning
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents
Have previous experience of working with young children and those with behaviour issues in particular
Have a good standard of spoken and written English
Undertake accredited training

If any further information is required, please contact the school on ad or call or visit:

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Applications will be considered on receipt – we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.

The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti‑racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and to advance inclusion and equity.

We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.

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