Teaching Assistant

Waingels College; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Waingels College in Reading is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive, supportive team. The role focuses on supporting students with additional learning needs and helping them access the curriculum across the school.

You will work alongside teachers, provide small group interventions, and assist during lessons, breaks, and at lunchtime in the Den. We value patience, resilience and a passion for helping every pupil thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning needs in a classroom or similar setting.
• Strong team working and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning needs in the classroom and during interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver learning activities and monitor progress.
• Undertake duties at break and lunchtime as required in the Den.

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Term time plus three additional days

Full time or part time hours considered with a minimum of 20 hours per week

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!

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