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Teaching Assistant - Part Time

  • Permanent , Term Time Only
  • 22.1 hours per week (9:00am – 1:25pm)
  • Start date: September 2026
  • Salary: G4 £25,185 pro rata, actual salary £12,992 – £13,196 depending on experience (pending pay award)
  • Closing date: 31st May

Looking for a role where your support makes a real difference, your contribution is valued and you can grow as part of a supportive team?

Whitchurch Primary School is a small, one-form entry village school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to providing a rich and engaging education for all pupils.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, proactive and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is best suited to someone with experience working with primary-aged children and confidence in supporting learning across the classroom and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to support learning across the school, working with individuals and groups of pupils to help them engage, achieve and make progress.

We are looking for someone who:

  • has experience working with children in a primary or similar setting
  • builds strong relationships and supports pupils effectively
  • is confident supporting learning and using their initiative
  • adapts to pupils’ needs and promotes independence
  • works collaboratively and communicates well with staff

In return, we offer:

  • polite, curious and enthusiastic children
  • a supportive and friendly staff team
  • small class sizes
  • strong relationships with families and the community
  • opportunities for training and professional development
  • a welcoming village setting (with alpacas nearby!)
  • and, of course, a steady supply of tea and cake

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

Closing date: 31st May
Interviews: 11th June

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before these dates for the right candidate.

To request an application pack, please contact: office@whitchurchprimary.org.uk

Safeguarding commitment: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value equality, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will be subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS clearance.

Published
25 April 2026
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Whitchurch Primary School

School Contact
Tel: 01189 842347
Email: Office@whitchurchprimary.org.uk
Web: whitchurchprimary.org.uk
School Address
Eastfield Lane
Whitchurch-on-Thames
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7EJ
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