Teaching Assistant 1:1 with a SEND pupil - Geoffrey Field Junior School
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £20,843 to £21,867 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SCH3271 |
Summary
28.75 hours per week - Term Time only - Fixed Term until 22 July 2026 (linked to named pupil on role) - Required 5th January 2026 (or sooner if available)
Geoffrey Field Junior School is a well-established school at the heart of the local community.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our school team and provide 1:1 support to a named pupil with SEND.
The right candidate would be someone who:
●has experience of working with children, particularly those with special needs
●is passionate about giving all children the best experiences, opportunities and learning
●has good levels of English and Maths
●can work independently and use their own initiative as well as work as part of a team
●is flexible and adaptable
●is unflappable and remains calm under pressure.
We can offer:
▪a welcoming and motivated staff team
▪great children who love their school and learning
▪opportunities for further CPD and professional development
Do you want to make a real difference to a child whilst working in a fun and supportive environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Information packs are available on the school website or contact the School Business Manager ( recruitment@geoffreyfield-jun.reading.sch.uk ) - 0118 937 5475 or visit: www.geoffreyfieldjuniorschool.co.uk
Visits to the school are welcome or take a look at the school website for more about our unique school.
Please do not send a CV. as for the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025
Interviews: 4th December 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be sought from the successful candidate and shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.
Geoffrey Field Junior School is a well-established school at the heart of the local community.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our school team and provide 1:1 support to a named pupil with SEND.
The right candidate would be someone who:
●has experience of working with children, particularly those with special needs
●is passionate about giving all children the best experiences, opportunities and learning
●has good levels of English and Maths
●can work independently and use their own initiative as well as work as part of a team
●is flexible and adaptable
●is unflappable and remains calm under pressure.
We can offer:
▪a welcoming and motivated staff team
▪great children who love their school and learning
▪opportunities for further CPD and professional development
Do you want to make a real difference to a child whilst working in a fun and supportive environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Information packs are available on the school website or contact the School Business Manager ( recruitment@geoffreyfield-jun.reading.sch.uk ) - 0118 937 5475 or visit: www.geoffreyfieldjuniorschool.co.uk
Visits to the school are welcome or take a look at the school website for more about our unique school.
Please do not send a CV. as for the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025
Interviews: 4th December 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be sought from the successful candidate and shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.
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