Teaching Assistant

Oakbank School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  29 January 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: scale, points 4-7 (£25,185 - £26,403 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting

• Experience of using Information Technology to support students in the classroom environment or other similar setting

• Experience of supporting SEN students in a mainstream classroom environment or other similar setting

• Knowledge of SEND and experience of working with those students

• Experience of working with children with SEMH

• Successful experience of working within a secondary school / education setting

• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

• Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children

• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management directions

• Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward effort and achievements along withthe ability to encourage students to become self-reliant and independent learners.

• A good working knowledge of ICT

What the school offers its staff

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Oakbank School_Recruitment Pack_Teaching Assistant.pdf - 1.64 MB (opens in new tab)

GLT Recruitment Brochure - Why you should work for GLT.pdf - 4.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About Oakbank School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 560 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakbank School website
• Email address: skurle@hartlandhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakbank-reading

Arranging a visit to Oakbank School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email skurle@hartlandhigh.co.uk.

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