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Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Job details
Posting date: 15 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 May 2026
Location: Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4HH
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 998b2912-c759-4ddb-b998-f6968b195c2b

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team to support pupils with SEND in our school. Required for 5 days a week from 8.30am – 3.30pm. Total hours are 32 hours 30 minutes per week, including supervising lunchtime and break duty, term time only. Job share considered

Main duties:

Ø To support SEN pupils in their learning and development, in small groups or one to one as directed, treating them with respect and consideration

Ø To support the teacher in the smooth and effective running of the class

Ø To consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour in an inclusive, engaging environment

Ø To encourage the social and emotional development of pupils

Ø To help raise standards of achievement for all pupils, allowing all our children to flourish

Ø To encourage all pupils to participate in all aspects of school life

Ø To help pupils to become more independent

Ø To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Ø To ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break periods

Ø To engage with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training opportunities to better support our all our pupils

Ø Supervision of pupils in the dining areas, playground or other parts of the school premises as directed

We value investment in our staff, so additional hours may be required for staff training opportunities throughout the year.

About You

• You will be trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organized, and self-motivated.
• You will be able to work with initiative and integrity.
• You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build a solid and appropriate rapport with children.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• children with excellent behaviour
• Beautiful surroundings to support teaching and learning
• Supportive parents
• a well-resourced school
• a commitment to your personal development
• excellent support from our dedicated, motivated and committed team of staff and governors

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.

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