Teaching & Learning Assistant - Maternity Cover

Overview

We require an enthusiastic, forward thinking and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly team of LSAs. The ability to support Literacy would be an advantage. We are looking for LSAs with flexibility, a keen interest or qualification in learning support and the desire to contribute to our school’s community. As a Teaching School we can offer the successful candidate excellent support and professional development.

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, underscoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community. 

Salary & Hours

• 26 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 training days
• Salary band B3 £24,796 Full time equivalent (pro rata £14,703.13)
• Required October 2026
• Maternity cover appointment

Location

The Willink School
School Lane
Burghfield, Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3XJ

Supporting documents

Job Description and Person Specification

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Deadline and how to apply

The closing date for applications is Thursday 17^th September 2026 and applications will be reviewed on receipt.

Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed. 

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Jo Harbidge, jharbidge@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.

Please complete this application form and send to Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator: hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

Application Form

Safeguarding and Welfare

The Willink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Job reference: 140