Teaching Assistant

Oaklands Infant School, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6QZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,584.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Additional Lunchtime Cover TBC

Teaching Assistant job summary

Role: Teaching Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term, Term Time Only

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

End Date: 31st August 2027

Salary Range: Grade 3, Spine Point 5-6 £25584-25989 FTE Per Annum

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 08.30am-15.30pm - (20 Minute Break and 1 Hour 20 Minute Lunch Break Unpaid) 26.66 Hours Per Week

Corvus Learning Trust is a collaboration of like minded schools with shared values and a common ethos and vision for education. Our vision is “together we flourish”. We work together whilst retaining each school’s own individuality.

As the only dedicated Infant school in the area, our school is designed from start to finish to give children the best start to their education. At Oaklands we believe in developing deep roots for future growth. In our safe, inclusive environment the children are at the centre of everything we do. They will be nurtured, valued and encouraged to be individuals who flourish through a creative curriculum. Following our core visions and values, 'The Oaklands Way,’ is list of Characters and expectations that every member of the school community can refer to - these are clear and accessible for everyone, and are taught continually, reinforced and modelled throughout the academic year.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Working closely with class teachers and colleagues to raise the learning and attainment of pupils, to help promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem, and inclusion and provide support to pupils, individually or in groups so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below.

For enquiries please contact Mrs Hammersley, Office Manager on 01344 474644 or by email officemanager@oaklands-inf.wokingham.sch.uk

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 Oaklands Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oaklands Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaklands-infant-school-crowthorne

Oaklands Infant School is the only dedicated infant school in the village of Crowthorne. We want to develop “Deep roots for future growth” – and that includes you! Look at our website to develop an idea of what we value and how we use these values to teach our engaged, happy, and enthusiastic children!

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