Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4HH

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 April 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: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 15:30 Term Time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,379 - £18,962 pending pay award

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team to support pupils with SEND in our school. Required for 5 days a week from 8.30am – 3.30pm. Total hours are 32 hours 30 minutes per week, including supervising lunchtime and break duty, term time only. Job share considered

Main duties:

Ø To support SEN pupils in their learning and development, in small groups or one to one as directed, treating them with respect and consideration

Ø To support the teacher in the smooth and effective running of the class

Ø To consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour in an inclusive, engaging environment

Ø To encourage the social and emotional development of pupils

Ø To help raise standards of achievement for all pupils, allowing all our children to flourish

Ø To encourage all pupils to participate in all aspects of school life

Ø To help pupils to become more independent

Ø To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Ø To ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break periods

Ø To engage with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training opportunities to better support our all our pupils

Ø Supervision of pupils in the dining areas, playground or other parts of the school premises as directed

We value investment in our staff, so additional hours may be required for staff training opportunities throughout the year.

About You

• You will be trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organized, and self-motivated.
• You will be able to work with initiative and integrity.
• You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build a solid and appropriate rapport with children.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• children with excellent behaviour
• Beautiful surroundings to support teaching and learning
• Supportive parents
• a well-resourced school
• a commitment to your personal development
• excellent support from our dedicated, motivated and committed team of staff and governors

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

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TA Job Advert.pdf - 309 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Level 2 - Grade C.pdf - 254 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 98 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School website
• Email address: office@sun.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189832223
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sulhamstead-and-ufton-nervet-school

Located at the heart of two villages in beautiful West Berkshire countryside, our school uses its rural setting as a rich resources for learning. The grounds include a spacious field, adventure playground and a garden space for quiet reflection.

Arranging a visit to Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@sun.w-berks.sch.uk.

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