Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Manor Primary School


Company:	Reading Borough Council
Salary:	£17,554 to £17,878 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG30 3LJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

Part Time - 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday - Term time only - Fixed until 31st August 2027

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.

Essential requirements

To arrange a visit, request an application pack or for further information please telephone the school on 0118 937 5494. Manor Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms For further information please telephone the school on 0118 937 5494 or visit our website www.manorprimary.net or email admin@manor.reading.sch.uk Closing date Monday 16th November 2026 Shortlisting Wednesday 18th November 2026 Interviews week commencing 23rd November 2026 An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.

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