Teaching Assistant (Level 3 - SEN) - The Holy Brook School

The Holy Brook School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 January 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: 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,098 - £28,857 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Holy Brook School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team.

This role is working 5 days per week, term time only + INSET days, and is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing within a friendly school community.

Key Responsibilities:

•Supporting pupils in the classroom, individually and in small groups

• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities

• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including social, emotional, or learning needs

• Supervising pupils during break times and school activities as required

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic about working with children

• Has good communication and teamwork skills

• Is reliable, flexible, and eager to learn

• Has experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

• Shares the values and ethos of Holy Brook School

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive school environment

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• The opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives

Holy Brook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Please submit your application to Holy Brook School by the stated closing date. For more details emailadmin@holybrook.reading.sch.ukor visitwww.holybrook.reading.sch.uk

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th February 2026Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th February 2026Interview Date: To be confirmed

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.

About The Holy Brook School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 11
• School size: 29 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Holy Brook School website
• Email address: joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-holy-brook-school

Arranging a visit to The Holy Brook School

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

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