Teaching Assistant

King's Academy Meadow Vale, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 1SY

23 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 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: £25,331.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time Only

Teaching Assistant job summary

About the roleThe Teaching Assistant plays a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and inclusion within the classroom and across the school. Working under the direction of the class teacher, the Teaching Assistant supports individuals and groups of pupils to access learning, develop independence, and make progress.

The post-holder will demonstrate the Trust values of Honesty, Faith, and Courage, modelling professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to putting pupils first.

About You

We are proud to be a relational practice school - we understand that strong, respectful relationships are the foundation of learning and development. The ideal candidate will:

• Be patient, caring and adaptable

• Have high expectations for all learners

• Be committed to inclusion and equity

• Use relational practice to support behaviour and emotional needs

• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills

Experience in a similar role or supporting children is an advantage, but not essential—we value the right mindset and passion most of all.

Closing date: 09/10/2026

Interviews held: 14/10/2026

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 King's Academy Meadow Vale

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 562 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Meadow Vale website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-academy-meadow-vale

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