Teaching Assistant

Garth Hill College; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

CPD programme

Job summary

Garth Hill College are seeking to appoint a reliable, efficient and enthusiastic person to the position of Teaching Assistant. The role involves assisting the teacher in the classroom, and undertaking programmes of work, care and support to enable pupils to progress in their learning.

This is a permanent post with 27.5 hours per week, term time only plus 2 INSET days. The school offers a friendly environment, strong CPD, safeguarding commitment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children in a learning environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the teacher in the classroom.
• Undertaking programmes of work, care and support to enable pupils to progress in their learning.
• Demonstrating initiative and confidence to handle challenging situations.
• Willingness to undertake training such as manual handling.

Job description

• Location: Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
• Hours: 27.5 hours. Term time only plus 2 INSET days.
• Closing Date: 23/09/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: Sec/26/344171

Garth Hill College are seeking to appoint a reliable, efficient and enthusiastic person to the position of Teaching Assistant.

The role involves assisting the teacher in the classroom, and undertaking programmes of work, care and support to enable pupils to progress in their learning. The successful candidate will possess the initiative, skills and confidence to deal with challenging situations. We would also be interested in applications from candidates who have had training or experience with manual handling or who would be willing to receive training.

Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully. Experience of working with or caring for children in a learning environment is essential.

Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school. (Ofsted, October 2024)

Garth Hill is a happy and vibrant place of learning with a strong team ethos, excellent facilities and an exceptional professional development programme with great opportunities for further career development.

• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Strong CPD programme
• Highly effective behaviour and inclusion system with ‘send out’ and support
• On-site gym with rowing machines, cross trainer, spin bikes and free weights

We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people. You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 09H00 ON 23 rd SEPTEMBER 2026.

INTERVIEWS ARE TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2026.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.