Teaching Assistant

Claycots School, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1QX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2nd November 2026

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,179.00 - £21,447.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team at Claycots School. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with Class Teachers to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing, helping every child to achieve their full potential. You will play an important part in creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to succeed.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide classroom support, work with individual pupils and small groups, assist with planning and learning activities, and contribute to the effective management of the classroom. The role includes supporting pupils with a range of needs, including those with SEND, promoting independence, confidence and excellent learning behaviours. You will build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, while demonstrating our core values of Respect, Integrity, Curiosity and Kindness.

This position would suit someone who is passionate about education, committed to making a difference in children's lives and eager to develop professionally. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build a long-term career in education, Claycots School offers exceptional opportunities for growth and progression. Many colleagues have progressed from Teaching Assistant roles into teacher training and qualified teaching positions through our commitment to developing talent from within.

We are proud to invest heavily in staff development, providing high-quality CPD, ongoing training and opportunities to broaden your skills and expertise throughout your career. As a school recognised with Gold Investors in People status, we believe that developing great staff leads to the very best outcomes for our pupils.

In addition to a supportive and collaborative working environment, we offer a comprehensive wellbeing package, including access to YuLife, an innovative wellbeing and life insurance platform that rewards healthy habits and supports physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Staff also benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, discounted lunches, modern facilities, refurbished staffrooms and free on-site parking.

If you are resilient, caring, enthusiastic and share our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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

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

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 Claycots School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 1605 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Claycots School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/claycots-school

Claycots School is a large, multi-site school which is judged Good by Ofsted. Currently we have 1700 pupils over two campuses in Slough making us a unique school to work in.

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