Teaching Assistant

Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG4 9AU

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be on a pro rata basis, to 30 hours and term time only working

Teaching Assistant job summary

Kidmore End is a happy, learning-filled primary school, where every individual is valued and can flourish. We strive to provide a learning environment where every child is supported and challenged to enable them to take their next steps in education and beyond confidently and independently. We see our role as a school to not only develop children academically, but to help them grow as kind, caring citizens who are equipped with the resilience needed for life's successes and challenges.

We are seeking to appoint an two enthusiastic, committed and inspiring Teaching Assistants who can provide help and support to our amazing children.

The role will consist of 1:1 support for pupils with an EHCP, as well as some group work and general TA duties.

One role will predominantly be based in the reception class and the other role will be further up the school. Experience working with pupils within an Early Years setting and/or pupils with SEND would be desirable.

We are based in a beautiful rural location within easy reach of Reading and South Oxfordshire. Our school benefits from being part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust of over 40 primary schools, which offers many opportunities for career development. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who understands that there is always a next step in learning, for children and adults.

We can offer you:

A dedicated, supportive staff team, both teaching and non-teaching

Children who enjoy learning and are positive about their school

Wonderful environment with facilities to support learning inside and out

Commitment to further school improvement to ensure the best start for our children

Opportunities for professional development at every stage of your career

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

A highly motivated individual with high expectations of learning and behaviour

A good understanding of excellent classroom practice

Passionate about preparing children for life time learning and wellbeing

Enthusiasm about improving pupils’ life chances and commitment to safeguarding

A commitment to building good working relationships with pupils, parents and the wider community

You will find out more about the school on our website www.kidmore-end.co.uk, but we recommend that you visit in order to meet our very lovely school community and see us in action. Please telephone the school to arrange a visit.

Kidmore End CE Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

Applications will be considered upon receipt. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by telephone or email.

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

Kidmore End CE Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

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 Kidmore End Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 153 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kidmore End Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kidmore-end-church-of-england-primary-school

Set in the pretty village of Kidmore End, we are based in a beautiful rural location within easy reach of Reading and South Oxfordshire. Our school benefits from being part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust of over 40 primary schools, which offers many opportunities for collaboration and career development. Kidmore End Primary School provides a rich and varied curriculum in a warm and caring learning environment.

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