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

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

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,098 to £28,857 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

37 hours per week, working 5 days per week, term time only + INSET days

Holy Brook School provides education for children aged between 4 and 11 years old who primarily have social emotional and mental health needs.

Our children may be neurodivergent and have additional needs, including autism and/ or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We are proud to be a Reading Borough Council local authority school.

We seek a dynamic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our skilled, supportive and committed team. It is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.

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, and/or learning needs
• Supervising pupils during break times and onsite and off-site school activities as required, including swimming and forest school
• Contributing to reflective discussions and our ethos of collaborative working

We are looking for someone who:
• Is patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their learning and progress
• 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
• Is calm under pressure and resilient
• Understands the principles and importance of safeguarding children and child protection

What the school offers its staff

We offer:
• A friendly and supportive school environment
• Working as part of an experienced and committed team
• Excellent training, mentoring and professional development
• The opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives
• Access to the employee assistance programme
• Being part of the Reading Borough Council family of schools and settings
• RBC approved appraisal process
• Pension scheme

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 and online searches.

Please visit: https://www.holybrook.reading.sch.uk/ or email admin@holybrook.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5489 for more information about the role.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th June 2026
Interview Date: We reserve the right to invite applicants who meet the required criteria to interview upon submission of a successful application form and before the closing date.

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.

Additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant - Job Description.pdf - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Holy Brook School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, 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: jason.owen@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 jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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