Teaching Assistant in Speech and Language Resource
The Winchcombe School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LNThis job expired on 13 July 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 8.45am-3.15pm Mon-Fri - 30: hours per week, term-time only. Includes 30 min unpaid lunch break.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2-year fixed term up to 31.8.2028 with potential to extend.
Full time equivalent salary
- Salary Grade C - FTE £24027-£24790 (pay award pending and to be prorated according to hours & length of service).
What skills and experience we're looking for
This unique resource provides places for children throughout West Berkshire, all of whom have a range of significant speech and language needs. The resource is based within the school and caters for children from Foundation to KS2.
The post involves supporting children with speech and language difficulties to access the National Curriculum.
✅ We’re looking for someone who has:
- A genuine passion for creating a fun and safe environment for primary-aged children
- A commitment to the safeguarding of our pupils
- Early Years experience (desirable)
- Exceptional communication skills
- A proactive and enthusiastic "can-do" attitude
- The ability to work as a member of a skilled team
- A great sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
The Winchcombe School is a super friendly, vibrant community where every staff member plays a vital part in our children's success. We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- The chance to make a difference to the learning journey of our children.
- An opportunity to be part of an exciting future
Further information about the job
How to Apply:
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please call 01635 232780 to arrange a visit.
An Application Pack is available on our website www.winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk
Please note that we cannot accept CVs. Applications must be completed in full.
Please email your completed application form to Clair Lloyd-Butler at recruitment@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk by Monday 13th July 2026, 10am. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interview date to be confirmed
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Winchcombe School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 436 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01635 232780
The Winchcombe School is a unique and special place to learn.
The school is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse two-form entry school situated in the heart of Newbury in West Berkshire. It occupies a large site with modern facilities having benefited from a complete refurbishment and extension in recent years, making the learning environment outstanding. The children have access to extensive grounds including areas for Forest Adventures, an all weather multi-use games area and lots of outdoor creative play spaces.
The school hosts both a Language and Literacy Centre and the Local Authority's only Speech and Language Resource for children who require specialist, integrated support for their speech and language difficulties whilst following a mainstream curriculum.
There is a community closeness which is committed to a values-driven ambition for all our students underpinned by our vision of “Improving as One”.
Arranging a visit to The Winchcombe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk.
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