SEN Specific Teaching Assistants

Thatcham Park CofE Primary, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4NP

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 May 2026

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 (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year after which it will be reviews
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Band B/C £24,522 – £25,583 pro rata (depending on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our experienced and dedicated teaching force.

Our children are looking for someone who:

• is kind, patient and has a good sense of humour
• understands confidentiality and safeguarding
• will have high expectations of their learning and behaviour
• will help them to achieve their very best
• has experience of supporting special educational needs or is willing to train and learn
• Grades A*-C in GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent

A passion and interest in supporting all children in a school setting is essential.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer successful applicants:

• Well behaved children who are eager to learn
• Regular training, support and advice
• A warm, caring and welcoming environment in our well-resourced school.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to our children’s learning.
• A supportive and friendly team of fellow staff and Governors;

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.

Further details can be found on the school website or requested by email. Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged and welcomed by appointment.

Closing Date: 09.00hrs Monday 15th June

Interviews: shortly after application

Thatcham Park School supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

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.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Thatcham Park CofE Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thatcham Park CofE Primary website
• Email address: office@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01635 870950
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thatcham-park-cofe-primary

Arranging a visit to Thatcham Park CofE Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk.

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