14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    14 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    30 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£19,017 to £19,367 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Start date: ASAP - 32.5 hours a week - 8.30am to 3.30pm - Term time only

Our friendly expanding school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Teaching Assistant. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a sound working knowledge of supporting young children’s learning
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents
  • Have previous experience of working with young children and those with behaviour issues in particular
  • Have a good standard of spoken and written English
  • Undertake accredited training

What the school offers its staff

If any further information is required, please contact the school on the details below. Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.thekennetfederation.co.ukApplications considered on receipt

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.

The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who sha

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Katesgrove Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
674 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Katesgrove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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