Specialist Teaching Assistants - Kennet Valley Primary School
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19,295 to £20,099 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3126 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint Specialist
Teaching Assistants to work in our new Resource Base.
8.30am to 3.35pm with 30 mins for lunch, 5
days a week. This post is term-time only to start September
2025.
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!
Our Resource Base caters 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. Please contact the office to make an
appointment or request an application pack. Visit the school
website - https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/
or email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or
call for more details: 0118 941 4410
Applications considered on
receipt.
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.
Teaching Assistants to work in our new Resource Base.
8.30am to 3.35pm with 30 mins for lunch, 5
days a week. This post is term-time only to start September
2025.
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!
Our Resource Base caters 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. Please contact the office to make an
appointment or request an application pack. Visit the school
website - https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/
or email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or
call for more details: 0118 941 4410
Applications considered on
receipt.
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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