We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly school on a fixed term contract.

Manor Primary School is a vibrant, friendly, multi-cultural and inclusive school promoting the highest standards for all of our children, offering a broad and balanced curriculum with an aim of making people successful.

This position will involve working and supporting children in class with their learning under the direction of the Class Teacher.  The ideal person should be calm and caring and able to make a dedicated contribution to sensitively supporting the needs of all children. Previous experience would be an advantage.

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about children’s learning and able to inspire children to achieve their potential
• has lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
• is flexible and can work well within a team
• has experience of working with children
• has a good standard of written and spoken English
• has a sense of humour

In return we can offer:

• delightful, happy, friendly and hardworking children
• a supportive staff team
• a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

To arrange a visit, request an application pack or for further information please telephone the school on 0118 9375494.  Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.manorprimary.net

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

For more information and to receive an application pack please telephone the school on 0118 9375494 or download from our website www.manorprimary.net

Completed applications should be emailed to admin@manor.reading.sch.uk

Closing date: 16th November 2026
Shortlisting: 18th November 2026
Interviews week commencing 23rd November 2026

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.