Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Kennet School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £16,480.00 - £17,003.00 Annually (Actual)

Inclusion Teaching Assistant job summary

Contract: 8:45am-3:30pm (Monday-Fridays), term time only plus 3 inset days

Kennet School embraces flexible working, and we are open to discuss possibilities for flexible working across all positions. All reasonable adjustments may be discussed during interview.

The Inclusion Teaching Assistant will provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs. Working under the direction of teaching staff and the SEND team, the post holder will support pupils to access learning, develop independence, and engage positively with school life.

The role involves working with individual pupils and small groups, adapting resources and approaches to meet a range of learning needs, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The Inclusion Teaching Assistant will build strong, respectful relationships with pupils, promote positive behaviour, and support their welfare, learning, and personal development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kennet School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1824 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kennet School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kennet-school

Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.

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