Teaching Assistant

Denefield School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,862.00 - £15,334.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

About this Role

We have an exciting opening for a Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our first-class team of TAs who work with our teaching staff to raise the learning and attainment of students by providing them with assistance so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and reach their maximum potential. Whilst previous experience of working in a secondary school setting is advantageous, it is not essential, as full training will be provided. The role may be of interest, but not limited, to graduates with an interest in pursuing a career in teaching as it allows the opportunity to build classroom experience before beginning a teacher-training course.

The ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with students and be able to adapt to their individual needs to support their learning. They must also be able to demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships within the school community and have professional regard for the school’s CHARACTER values and ethos.

Staff who opt into the Local Government Pension Scheme will receive a generous employer contribution equivalent to 22.6% of salary. In addition, we offer free on-site parking, a bike-to-work scheme, a subsidised canteen, free eye tests, an employee assistance scheme and annual flu vaccinations.

This role includes regulated activity in relation to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Denefield is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aims to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. All short-listed candidates will be subject to online searches and any successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All candidates will be required to submit the names of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer. CVs will not be accepted.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Applications should reach us by 9.00am on Monday 30 June.

Early applications are highly encouraged and we reserve the right to call candidates to interview before the closing date.

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

Denefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to online searches and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with other relevant employment checks. CVs will not be accepted.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

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 Denefield School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1142 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Denefield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/denefield-school

Denefield is an ambitious, successful and over-subscribed school located in the western Reading suburb of Tilehurst.

At Denefield School we believe passionately that every young person should gain the qualifications and develop the character skills to have, as we say, 'success for life'. Every member of the community benefits from the strong, respectful relationships between staff, students, parents and carers.

Denefield is a happy and exciting place to work, where every member of the school team is valued. We recognise that our staff are the main reason behind our successful school. Both teaching and support staff are committed, enthusiastic and hardworking, all believing firmly that we should help students to be and do their best. We understand that the wellbeing of our staff is essential and that they need to feel supported so that they in turn can support our students and ensure that they succeed in life.

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