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Dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Basildon C.E. Primary School · Reading · West Berkshire

Job description

We are looking to recruit a talented, motivational, and inspiring individual to provide teachers with practical support. You will work to support a child to access the classroom to promote positive learning and behaviour.

A passion and interest in supporting all children in a school setting is essential. This is an immensely rewarding role.

The successful candidate will

  • be organised, flexible and reliable, with the ability to work with students in a professional and appropriate way
  • be well-motivated and keen to show their enthusiasm for the role
  • introduce work to students, set by a subject specialist, and support the students with their learning in the absence of the classroom teacher
  • support children to work, managing behaviour and ensuring they their full potential
  • contribute to the development of the school as part of a dedicated team
  • have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working
  • be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges

In return you will

  • experience a caring, positive ethos that prioritises staff wellbeing and recognition
  • be empowered to work with ambitious, dedicated, capable staff who are deeply committed to develop the whole child
  • experience working with children who enjoy being at school, behave exceptionally and have excellent attitudes to learning
  • work in a professional, stimulating, and collaborative working environment

About Us - Basildon is a small rural school with an incredibly positive ethos and a dedicated team.

Application Details -We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. We welcome pre-arranged visits to the school. Please apply via My New Term. For any questions, please contact office@basildonprimary.org.uk

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About this school

Basildon C.E. Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Academy trust
SUMMIT EDUCATION TRUST
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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Reading, West Berkshire, RG8 8PD

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Salary
£25,614.00 Annually (FTE) Monday to Friday (Fixed Term until August 2027). Term time only. West Berkshire Council Salary Band B. Salary to be pro-rated accordingly for part time and term time working.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
15 October 2026
Closing date
6 November 2026

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