Learning Support Assistant - Kennet Valley Primary School
Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - August 2025
Actual salary
- £16,411 to £17,198 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would like to appoint Learning Support Assistant Level 1 or 2 to work school hours from 8.45am to 15.20pm - Monday to Friday.
Part time posts also available - contact the school to enquire about the hours available.
This post is term-time only to start as soon as possible. Fixed-term contract to end August 2025 (with the possibility to extend).
Our school is a positive place for both children and adults - where enjoyment of learning underpins all we do.
If you are someone who:
- is keen to help children succeed with learning
- is prepared to work 1:1 with pupils with Special Educational Needs
- is able to use their own initiative with tasks when required
- has a good level of competency with reading, writing and maths, as well as use a computer for a range of tasks (at least Grade C or equivalent in Maths & English at GCSE level)
- wants to extend their own skills
- has a friendly open nature, who considers the needs of others within the team and is always willing to help
- has some experience of working in a school environment
…then we would very much like to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, at the end of the day, by appointment. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
Applications considered on receipt
We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found
Kennet Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding 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 and is in line with the guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kennet Valley Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kennet Valley Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kfinance@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Kennet Valley Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kfinance@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk.
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