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
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Basildon C.E. Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Academy trust
- SUMMIT EDUCATION TRUST
Ofsted rating key
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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