Teaching Assistant - Fir Tree Primary School

Teaching Assistant
Permanent Contract to commence 19th October 2026
32.5 hours per week-term time only
8.20 am to 3.20pm Monday to Friday
Full Time Equivalent £24,796
Actual Pro rata Salary £18,378
2026 Pay Award pending

This is an excellent opportunity to join Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, a primary school within the Newbury Academy Trust. We are a popular school with a full cohort, striving for achievement for all our pupils. We are seeking to appoint and support an enthusiastic and dedicated individual, who wants to work with children and young people, as a Teaching Assistant in either our mainstream or resource provision.

In return our school and Trust will invest in your training and future career, providing opportunities to work across the Trust and the wider local area.

The successful candidate will:
•Support children in lessons to access the curriculum and in interventions where required
•Be able to work closely with a range of teachers and professionals
•Have a sound general level of education including Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
•Be able to communicate effectively with parents, children and colleagues
•Have a good sense of humour
•Be enthusiastic and patient

Visits are welcome by appointment and our Head Teacher, Mr Steer, is happy to answer any questions – please telephone on 01635 42129.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to appoint and close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified and successfully interviewed.

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Interviews: TBC

Application is by letter and application form to the Head Teacher, Mr Steer, the latter to include the names and addresses of two appropriate referees. Applications should be sent to hr@firtree.newburyacademytrust.org

Further details can be obtained by contacting the School Office Team on 01635 42129 or by visiting the school’s website www.firtreeschool.co.uk

The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check along with other pre-employment checks.