Teaching Assistant (Level 3 - SEN) - The Holy Brook School
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a017a929-208a-47bd-82b0-f03aafdfc4cd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Holy Brook School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team.
This role is working 5 days per week, term time only + INSET days, and is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing within a friendly school community.
Key Responsibilities:
•Supporting pupils in the classroom, individually and in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including social, emotional, or learning needs
• Supervising pupils during break times and school activities as required
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Is patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Is reliable, flexible, and eager to learn
• Has experience working with children (desirable but not essential)
• Shares the values and ethos of Holy Brook School
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A friendly and supportive school environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives
Holy Brook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Please submit your application to Holy Brook School by the stated closing date. For more details emailadmin@holybrook.reading.sch.ukor visitwww.holybrook.reading.sch.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th February 2026Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th February 2026Interview Date: To be confirmed
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Holy Brook School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team.
This role is working 5 days per week, term time only + INSET days, and is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing within a friendly school community.
Key Responsibilities:
•Supporting pupils in the classroom, individually and in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including social, emotional, or learning needs
• Supervising pupils during break times and school activities as required
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Is patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Is reliable, flexible, and eager to learn
• Has experience working with children (desirable but not essential)
• Shares the values and ethos of Holy Brook School
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A friendly and supportive school environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives
Holy Brook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Please submit your application to Holy Brook School by the stated closing date. For more details emailadmin@holybrook.reading.sch.ukor visitwww.holybrook.reading.sch.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th February 2026Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th February 2026Interview Date: To be confirmed
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.