Specialist Teaching Assistants - Kennet Valley Primary School

Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 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: Full time: 30
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,295 to £20,099 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint Specialist Teaching Assistants to work in our new Resource Base.

8.30am to 3.35pm with 30 mins for lunch, 5 days a week. This post is term-time only to start September 2025.

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

• 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

Our Resource Base caters for small classes of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and the Unit Lead whilst still being part of the Kennet Valley Team.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack. Visit the school website - https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/ or email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.ukor call for more details: 0118 941 4410

Applications considered on receipt.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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
• School website: Kennet Valley Primary School website
• Email address: office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kennet-valley-primary-school

Kennet Valley Primary School is an effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its children. We have a strong staff team, good relationships with parents and the local community, extremely supportive governors, and positive links with our Local Authority. There are good facilities as well as extensive grounds that provide a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities. Kennet Valley Primary School serves a diverse community of 200 pupils and includes a newly established Resource Base supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs from across West Berkshire. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and providing an inclusive, enriching education for all pupils.
At Kennet Valley we aim to nurture the whole child. Together, we will inspire pupils to fulfil their academic, social and creative potential.

Arranging a visit to Kennet Valley Primary School

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

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