Teaching Assistant

The Abbey School Reading is a prestigious independent day school for girls located in the heart of Reading, United Kingdom. We provide an exceptional education within a supportive and inclusive community.

Position: Teaching Assistant (This position is a part-time, fixed term contract for 1 year starting as soon as possible).

Job Description:

The Abbey School has been a leader in girls' education for over 130 years. For all this time The Abbey has been a strong advocate for educating young women. We continue to encourage our students to achieve outstanding outcomes in whatever field of endeavour they choose.

Supporting them to make those critical decisions for themselves is a key part of our focus, ensuring that each student knows she is valued for herself. We offer a balanced mix of significant academic opportunity and pastoral support, with a wide range of options within, alongside and outside our exciting curriculum.

The postholder will work as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum. The role involves working with individual students and groups, providing pastoral support, assisting with classroom organisation, and contributing to the smooth running of the school day.

In addition, the postholder will support the delivery of the Before and After School Care (BASC) provision by helping to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for students. The role includes planning and delivering activities, supporting students' wellbeing, and building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Please take a look at our attached job pack for further details and how to apply.

The Abbey School Reading is a prestigious independent day school for girls located in the heart of Reading, United Kingdom. We provide an exceptional education within a supportive and inclusive community.