Literacy Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) - Blessed Hugh Faringdon

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Location: Reading

Salary: £19,888-21,198 per year

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed individual to join our learning support team. You will need to enjoy working with children and have an interest in promoting the development of literacy skills for those who experience difficulty in this aspect of their learning. Good communication, flexibility and organisational skills are essential for this role and you must be committed to helping all children achieve their potential. The ideal candidate will possess excellent literacy skills and be confident in delivering targeted interventions as well as managing and preparing resources.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop. It's an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website. You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website. Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons - Operations Assistant. Closing Date - 31 May 2026. Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job details

Job title: Literacy Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) - Blessed Hugh Faringdon

Job reference: SCH3419

Date posted: 08/05/2026

Application closing date: 31/05/2026

Location: Reading

Salary: £19,888 - £21,198 per year

Contractual hours: 32.5

Basis: Full time

Job category/type: Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed individual to join our learning support team. You will need to enjoy working with children and have an interest in promoting the development of literacy skills for those who experience difficulty in this aspect of their learning. Good communication, flexibility and organisational skills are essential for this role and you must be committed to helping all children achieve their potential. The ideal candidate will possess excellent literacy skills and be confident in delivering targeted interventions as well as managing and preparing resources.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop. It's an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website. You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website. Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons - Operations Assistant.

Closing Date - 31 May 2026

Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed individual to join our learning support team.
You will need to enjoy working with children and have an interest in promoting the development of literacy skills for those who experience difficulty in this aspect of their learning.
Good communication, flexibility and organisational skills are essential for this role and you must be committed to helping all children achieve their potential. The ideal candidate will possess excellent literacy skills and be confident in delivering targeted interventions as well as managing and preparing resources.
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.
It's an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff., We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed individual to join our learning support team.
You will need to enjoy working with children and have an interest in promoting the development of literacy skills for those who experience difficulty in this aspect of their learning.
Good communication, flexibility and organisational skills are essential for this role and you must be committed to helping all children achieve their potential. The ideal candidate will possess excellent literacy skills and be confident in delivering targeted interventions as well as managing and preparing resources.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.
It's an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.
A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - .
You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.
Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons - Operations Assistant -
Closing Date - 31 May 2026
Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.
The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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