Teaching Assistants (EYFS and Year 4) - Park Lane Primary School
25 hours per week - (8.35am – 3.15pm 4 days a week and 8.35am – 12.15pm one day a week) - Term Time only - Required January 2027
When applying, please indicate in your supporting statement which vacancy you are interested in EYFS or Year 4.
We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our warm and friendly team at Park Lane Primary School, working across the Infants and Juniors site, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children to learn.
Park Lane is situated in a residential area of Tilehurst, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming school community where every child is valued and supported to thrive.
We are looking for someone who:
has experience of working with children within a school setting
holds a Teaching Assistant NVQ (desirable not essential)
is passionate about children’s learning and every child achieving their full potential
has lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
is flexible and can work well within a team
has a sense of humour
has a good standard of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills to GCSE/NVQ standard
We can offer:
friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
a caring, happy school with a clear vision for our continued improvement
experienced, committed, friendly and supportive colleagues
high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
The post holder will be required to work with individual children and groups of children, to support the class teacher and to contribute towards the evaluation and modification of work programmes as required. The successful candidate will be a good communicator.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Reading Borough Council
Salary: £14,898 to £16,388 a year
Hours: Part-time
Location: Reading, RG31 5AS
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 16 Oct 2026
Closing date: 10 Nov 2026
Summary
25 hours per week - (8.35am – 3.15pm 4 days a week and 8.35am – 12.15pm one day a week) - Term Time only - Required January 2027
When applying, please indicate in your supporting statement which vacancy you are interested in EYFS or Year 4.
We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our warm and friendly team at Park Lane Primary School, working across the Infants and Juniors site, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children to learn.
Park Lane is situated in a residential area of Tilehurst, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming school community where every child is valued and supported to thrive.
We are looking for someone who:
has experience of working with children within a school setting
holds a Teaching Assistant NVQ (desirable not essential)
is passionate about children’s learning and every child achieving their full potential
has lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
is flexible and can work well within a team
has a sense of humour
has a good standard of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills to GCSE/NVQ standard
We can offer:
friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
a caring, happy school with a clear vision for our continued improvement
experienced, committed, friendly and supportive colleagues
high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
The post holder will be required to work with individual children and groups of children, to support the class teacher and to contribute towards the evaluation and modification of work programmes as required. The successful candidate will be a good communicator.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
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