Teaching Assistant

Waingels, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF

70 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 July 2025

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, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3 SCP 5 to 6 - £15,614.77 to £15,862.31 (actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Do you want to be part of an inclusive school with a diverse student population, where everyone belongs, thrives and succeeds?
• Do you believe that every student deserves the best opportunities to succeed?
• Do you have a passion for supporting students to overcome potential barriers to being successful?
• Do you have the skill and passion to support students with their learning across the school?
• Do you have experience working with young people, providing support with their learning needs in a classroom setting or elsewhere?
• Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to further develop the skills you bring to an existing role as a Teaching Assistant?
• Would you like to work in a school where staff well-being is central to all decisions?

If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, then we would love to hear from you!

Waingels is seeking to appoint a committed, hard working Teaching Assistant (TA)to join our friendly, skillful team of Teaching Assistants and Para-Educators, to focus on the provision of support and intervention for our students with additional learning needs.

Waingels are committed to supporting an inclusive education for all, built around mutual respect and kindness for every member of our school community. We provide enhanced support for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our Inclusion and Intervention Team work closely with students, parents/carers, teachers and outside agencies to ensure that all students are able to fully participate and make the most of every opportunity that is presented to them. The Inclusion and Intervention Team’s vision is that every pupil should be a responsible and positive learner who is resilient to change.

We strongly believe that alongside educational excellence, it is necessary to equip every student with the skills needed to achieve the most out of life and to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As a Teaching Assistant at Waingels you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team to help support our SEND students in achieving their learning goals. The role includes supporting students in the classroom, working alongside teachers and where necessary, undertaking small group intervention. This is therefore an ideal role for candidates who are caring and committed to helping our students access the curriculum and succeed with their learning. The successful candidate would be expected to help and support students in a range of different subjects, as well as undertaking duties at break and lunchtime within the Den.

We are looking for someone who is caring, patient, resilient and has a passion for ensuring all students have the opportunity of accessing the National Curriculum. If you feel your values and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

Although we have stated 27.5 hours, we are also very keen to ensure that anyone who feels they may be right for this role, has the opportunity. Therefore, we are open to discussing flexible working hours for the right candidate. Please mention your preferred working hours on your application form.

What the school offers its staff

Working with us offers you the opportunity to:

• Join a “kind and caring school” where pupils “enjoy being part of the inclusive community” (OFSTED 2023) that aims to be an” exceptional school at the heart of our community”.
• Be part of a forward thinking department with well-resourced schemes of work and where teachers are encouraged to be innovative and try out a range of teaching styles.
• Engage in excellent, personalised, professional development opportunities
• Join a school where early finishes for parent consultation evenings and free tea and coffee every day are just some of the ways we ensure staff well-being is central to our decision making
• Work in a school that has been designated a “Leading” school for Personal Development by Challenge Partners.
• Work in a school where the values of Respect, Kindness, Pride and Responsibility underpin all we do.

If you feel your values and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you to pursue and advance your career.

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

The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Waingels

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1421 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Waingels website
• Email address: HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0118 969 0336
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waingels

Waingels is a very successful 11 to 18 Comprehensive school serving its local community. Our successes and achievements can be attributed to our commitment to establish and grow a Better Never Stops culture, providing a safe, inclusive and rich learning environment where students feel safe and valued, founded on respectful relationships for all. Our ethos and culture are values based. We set high standards and expect all our students and staff to be respectful, kind, resilient and proud of our school, our achievements and our community.

Arranging a visit to Waingels

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk.

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