The Governors of the Federation of Moorlands and Park Lane Primary Schools wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to be based at Park Lane Primary School.

The successful applicant may be required to work at other sites within the Federation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children within a school setting.
• Holds a Teaching Assistant NVQ (desirable not essential).
• Is passionate about children’s learning and every child achieving their full potential.
• Has lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience.
• Is flexible and can work well within a team.
• Has a sense of humour.
• Has a good standard of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills to GCSE/NVQ standard.

We can offer:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn.
• A caring, happy school with a clear vision for our continued improvement.
• Experienced, committed, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• High expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour.

The post holder will be required to work with individual children and groups of children, to support the class teacher and to contribute towards the evaluation and modification of work programmes as required. The successful candidate will be a good communicator.

Application packs are available to download from the school’s website: https://www.parklaneps.org.uk

Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

Closing date: Midday, Monday 15 June 2026

Applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Interviews: Monday 22 June 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate. We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws. As part of our due diligence and safeguarding procedures, pre-employment checks for shortlisted candidates will include online searches for data.

Park Lane Primary School: School Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 5BD
T: (Juniors) 0118 937 5515 admin@parklane.reading.sch.uk
Website: https://www.parklaneps.org.uk