Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | scale, points 4-7 (£25,185 - £26,403 per annum) |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1529491 |
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The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’ We’re looking for someone dedicated to join our friendly, supportive team at Oakbank school, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. About the Role: We are looking for a Teaching Assistant at Oakbank School. Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to teaching staff and are able to make a significant contribution to the education and well-being of pupils.This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder.The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.The post holder will work flexibly throughout all Key Stages of the Secondary Phase.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the direction of the school’s SENDCO work alongside members of the Learning Support Team.To support students with learning, physical, medical, emotional and behavioural difficulties to access the curriculum, make appropriate progress and develop appropriate classroom behaviour.To actively promote and contribute to the academy ethos and values.To support teachers in facilitating and encouraging learning, which enables students to achieve high standards and to become independent learners.To contribute to the evaluation of the school’s SEND Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through discussions with relevant staff.To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school or local authority.To attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports for these meetings, if required.To provide in-class support for identified individual students or small groups of students (e.g. 4-5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate.Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques.Under the direction of a class teacher or SENDCO to develop and lead small group work for identified students (e.g. reading schemes, phonics, spelling, numeracy and social skills to groups of 4-5 students) and to contribute to the appropriate paperwork for these groups.To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials.To provide support, to include personal care if required, for student(s) experiencing physical or medical difficulties (following training).To provide before and after school support for identified students as required.To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENDCO or the relevant line manager.To use appropriate systems for recording the progress of students with behavioural and learning difficulties.To provide data and information to inform Annual and Transition Review paperwork, PSPs (Pastoral Support Programmes), Student Profile documentation and Academic Reporting.To undertake assessment of students and to provide data to the relevant member(s) of staff for analysis.About Oakbank School: Oakbank School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Oakbank School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.About Greenshaw Learning Trust: Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal. We can offer you: ● Professional development and career progression ● Generous pension scheme ● Blue Light Card ● Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) ● An Employee Assistance Programme ● Gym Discounts ● Free eye tests ● Cycle to work scheme ● Being part of a great team and expanding organisation Please download the recruitment pack for further information.The closing date for receipt of applications is 26th January 2025.The interview will be held asap.We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.The role is due to commence as soon as possible after appointment. This is a full time, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Follow us on Facebook, X, and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page.