Teaching Assistant - Katesgrove Primary School


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 2NL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Start date: ASAP - 32.5 hours a week - 8.30am to 3.30pm - Term time only

Our friendly expanding school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Teaching Assistant. 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

What the school offers its staff

If any further information is required, please contact the school on the details below. Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.thekennetfederation.co.ukApplications 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 sha

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.

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