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Literacy Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) - Blessed Hugh Faringdon

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School · Reading · Reading

Job description

32.5 hours per week Term time only + 1 INSET day Monday to Friday 8:05am to 3:05pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed individual to join our learning support team.

You will need to enjoy working with children and have an interest in promoting the development of literacy skills for those who experience difficulty in this aspect of their learning.

Good communication, flexibility and organisational skills are essential for this role and you must be committed to helping all children achieve their potential. The ideal candidate will possess excellent literacy skills and be confident in delivering targeted interventions as well as managing and preparing resources.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.

It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

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About this school

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Voluntary aided school · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,045
Avg teacher salary
£47,038
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.6:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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, Reading, RG30 3EP

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Salary
£19,888 - £21,198 Per year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
12 June 2026
Closing date
21 June 2026

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