Reading Borough Council

Teaching Assistants (EYFS and Year 4) - Park Lane Primary School

RG31 5AS

Key information

Pay
£14,898 to £16,388 a year
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
16 Oct 2026
Closing date
10 Nov 2026

About this role

25 hours per week - (8.35am – 3.15pm 4 days a week and 8.35am – 12.15pm one day a week) - Term Time only - Required January 2027

When applying, please indicate in your supporting statement which vacancy you are interested in EYFS or Year 4.

We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our warm and friendly team at Park Lane Primary School, working across the Infants and Juniors site, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children to learn.

Park Lane is situated in a residential area of Tilehurst, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming school community where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

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.