Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School
Posted 2 days 23 hours ago by Reading Borough Council
Job profile for Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School
Reading 22/11/2026 Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School
Salary £19,017 to £19,367 Per year
Job detailsSalary £19,017 to £19,367 Per year
Contractual hours 32.5.
Basis Part time.
Region Term Time Only / Fixed-Term / Part-Time.
Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work.
Date posted 03/11/2026.
Job reference SCH3590.
Attachments Teaching Assistant - Job Description.pdf.
Job description32.5 hours per week - Term time only - 8.30am to 3.30pm - Monday to Friday - Required ASAP - Fixed term contract
"Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for."
"Pupils benefit from the strong, nurturing relationships they build with staff." (Ofsted, January 2025)
The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.
We are looking for a self-motivated and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team in upper Key Stage 2.
In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we canoffer ongoing training and professional development.
We are looking for professionals who:
- demonstrate a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;
- can positively engage and support children with their learning;
- have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;
- can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.
Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity.
We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups.