Senior Teaching Assistant - Early Years
| Posting date: | 11 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6QP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 592262e4-4402-4f76-a151-0281a25acb9e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Be passionate about EYFS, with a clear vision and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
• Be full of positive drive, energy and initiative
• Contribute to stimulating, interactive, child-centered indoor and outdoor environments that enrich and enhance provision and enable independence
• Use observations and any other relevant information to identify any children in the setting who are under-achieving and ensure this is shared with practice leaders
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents, governors and wider community
• Be a positive role model for all pupils
• Have a relevant Level 3 qualification
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
• A highly supportive team, committed to raising standards in a welcoming environment
• A school with a clear vision for the future
• Well behaved and responsive children who enjoy learning
• A well-resourced school and stimulating environment
• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and teamwork
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children 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. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
• Be passionate about EYFS, with a clear vision and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
• Be full of positive drive, energy and initiative
• Contribute to stimulating, interactive, child-centered indoor and outdoor environments that enrich and enhance provision and enable independence
• Use observations and any other relevant information to identify any children in the setting who are under-achieving and ensure this is shared with practice leaders
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents, governors and wider community
• Be a positive role model for all pupils
• Have a relevant Level 3 qualification
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
• A highly supportive team, committed to raising standards in a welcoming environment
• A school with a clear vision for the future
• Well behaved and responsive children who enjoy learning
• A well-resourced school and stimulating environment
• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and teamwork
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children 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. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.