Job Description

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Reading
22/02/2026


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

16,774 to 17,307 Per year

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Part time

Region

Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type

Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

Date posted

28/01/2026

Job reference

SCH3315


Job description


Part Time - 30 hours per week - 8.30am to 3.00pm (inclusive of 30 mins unpaid lunch) - Monday to Friday - Term Time only - Start date: TBC

St Martin's Catholic Primary School is a fabulous place to learn and a wonderful place to work. Here, children are passionate about their studies, the world they live in, the people around them and about having fun.

As a school, we prioritise personal development and all staff are given considerable opportunities to grow and undertake further training.

We are currently seeking a fun and motivated individual to join our enthusiastic team who will work as a teaching assistant. The role will be a mixture of general classroom support, leading intervention groups and 1-1 support for a named child.

We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about learning and are committed to young people with experience of working or volunteering with children. You do not need to have had any experience of working specifically in a school.

We will offer you...

Wonderful children and a vibrant school community Excellent professional development opportunities A dedicated and experienced team of staff and support of an experienced SENCO A school committed to inclusive education and success for all

The successful candidate will...

Be highly committed to supporting children's learning, enthusiastic, flexible, skilled and passionate Have a friendly, approachable manner and excellent communication skills Demonstrate commitment to helping children and parents Show initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team Be resilient and adaptive to children's different needs Demonstrate emotional literacy, empathy and be supportive and discreet

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For further information or to request to speak with the SENCO please contact the office to make an appointment on 0118 937 5544 or email

admin@stmartins.reading.sch.uk

Application packs are available from our school website:

www.stmartinscaversham.co.uk

Completed applications should be returned to the school via email to

admin@stmartins.reading.sch.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.