KS1 Teaching Assistant - Katesgrove Primary School
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13,978 to £14,422 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3354 |
Summary
Start date: ASAP - 25 Hours per week - 8.30am to 1:30pm - Term time only
Katesgrove and Southcote are both Schools Direct Training Schools and are very supportive of staff wishing to develop future Teaching careers through this programme
Our friendly expanding school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Teaching Assistant in Year 2. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.
The successful candidate will:
· Have a sound working knowledge of supporting young children’s learning
· Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents
· Have previous experience of working with young children and those with behaviour issues in particular
· Have a good standard of spoken and written English
· Undertake accredited training
If any further information is required, please contact the school on the details below.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.thekennetfederation.co.uk or email admin@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5490
Applications considered on receipt
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.
The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics
Katesgrove and Southcote are both Schools Direct Training Schools and are very supportive of staff wishing to develop future Teaching careers through this programme
Our friendly expanding school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Teaching Assistant in Year 2. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.
The successful candidate will:
· Have a sound working knowledge of supporting young children’s learning
· Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents
· Have previous experience of working with young children and those with behaviour issues in particular
· Have a good standard of spoken and written English
· Undertake accredited training
If any further information is required, please contact the school on the details below.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.thekennetfederation.co.uk or email admin@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5490
Applications considered on receipt
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.
The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics
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