Teaching & Learning Support Assistant
The Willink School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Part time: 26 hours per week
Contract type
Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
24,796
Pay scale
B3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Werequire anenthusiastic, forward thinking and dedicated Learning Support Assistants tojoin our friendly team of LSAs. The ability to support Literacy would be anadvantage. We are looking for LSAs with flexibility, a keen interest orqualification in learning support and the desire to contribute to our school’scommunity.
What the school offers its staff
As a Teaching School we can offer the successfulcandidate excellent support and professional development.
The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in ourarea, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Readingand Wokingham. The school has over 1200 students on roll including 200 in theSixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west ofReading.
The school iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Thesuccessful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure fromthe Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk
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.
For furtherinformation please visit the school website, your completed application form should be sent to Kim Paonessa, HRAdministrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 17th September 2026, applications will be reviewed on receipt.
Early applicationis advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if asuitable applicant applies and is appointed.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance (KCSIE).
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.
For more information see www.homeoffice.gov.uk
The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.
As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, underscoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community.
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Teaching & Learning Support Assistant employer: The Willink School
The Willink School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where science technicians play a vital role in enhancing students' learning experiences. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to fostering a positive school culture, employees can expect meaningful engagement and growth opportunities while contributing to the educational journey of young minds in the vibrant community of Reading, Berkshire.
