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Specialist Teaching Assistants - Kennet Valley Primary School

Job details
Posting date: 24 April 2024
Salary: £16,931 to £18,413 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 May 2024
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Reading Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

We would like to appoint some Specialist Teaching Assistants to work in our new SEMH/Autism unit.



School hours: 8.40 am to 3.15 pm with 30 mins for lunch, 5 days a week (30.25 hours per week).

This post is term-time only to start 4th September 2024.



Our school is a positive place for both children and adults - where enjoyment of learning underpins all we do.



If you are someone who:

is keen to help children succeed with learning
is prepared to work 1:1 with pupils with Special Educational Needs
is able to use their own initiative with tasks when required
has a good level of competency with reading, writing and maths, as well as use a computer for a range of tasks
wants to extend their own skills
has a friendly open nature, who considers the needs of others within the team and is always willing to help
has some experience of working in a school environment
…then we would very much like to hear from you!

The new unit will cater for small classes of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and the Unit Lead whilst still being part of the Kennet Valley Team.



Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, at the end of the day, by appointment. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack on 0118 941 4410 or office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk

Visit the school website for more information: https://kennetvalley-westberks.secure-dbprimary.com/westberks/primary/kennetvalley



Closing date and shortlisting: Monday 13th May 2024 at 12pm

Interview date: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th of May 2024



Kennet Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the guidance in KCSIE.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery

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