Job Description

We are searching for a Teaching Assistant to join us as soon as possible on a permanent basis. You may be looking for a Teaching Assistant post or wondering what it is like to work in a school and looking to gain some experience before applying for teacher training, either way we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone to work with teachers in the delivery of differentiated high quality lessons, and to support students in their learning and development and encourage them to participate in all aspects of school life. We are seeking applicants with good educational qualifications and organisational ability, who have empathy with students, and are able to motivate and encourage them.

HOURS: Up to 30 hours and 30 minutes per week working on a Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.10pm, Fridays 8.30am to 2.50pm), term-time only, plus 5 training days per year. We would be happy to consider fewer hours, to fit in with individual and school requirements.

SALARY: 24404.00 - 25992.00 gross pa (12.65 - 13.47 per hour), term-time. Starting salary 17245.30 gross pa for 30.5 hours pw.

St Bart's is a leading academy school (1938 on roll with a Sixth Form of 586) in West Berkshire. Road links are good as we are close to the A34 and M4, as well as excellent public transport and within walking distance of Newbury train station.

To find out more about St Bart's please do take a look at the supporting documents and watch our Headteacher's Welcome Video on our website .

For full details and to apply please go to https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teaching-assistant-west-berkshire-2221808. Please note that we are unable to accept applications via Indeed, please use the above link to TES.

Closing date:

Sunday 8

June 2025

If selected for an interview, you will be given a tour of the school by our students so you can see first-hand all that we have to offer. If you have any questions, please contact us on 01635 521255 or email

All applicants shortlisted will be subject to an online search. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced check along with other relevant employment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,404.00-25,992.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 30.5 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/06/2025