Teaching Assistant - Katesgrove Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Katesgrove Primary School in Reading is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a part-time basis (32.5 hours per week, term time only). Start ASAP. The role focuses on supporting early years learners, with an emphasis on good English communication and teamwork.

Salary is £19,017 to £19,367 per year, with enhanced safeguarding checks and a friendly, inclusive school environment. This posting reflects the Reading Borough Council’s commitments and the school’s ethos.

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of supporting young children’s learning.
• Good interpersonal skills with team members and parents.
• Previous experience with young children and those with behaviour issues.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Undertake accredited training.

Skills

Early years knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

English proficiency

Accredited training

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Katesgrove Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £19,017 to £19,367 Per year

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

Start date: ASAP - 32.5 hours a week - 8.30am to 3.30pm - Term time only
Our friendly expanding school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Teaching Assistant. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.

• Have a sound working knowledge of supporting young children’s learning
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents
• Have previous experience of working with young children and those with behaviour issues in particular
• Have a good standard of spoken and written English
• Undertake accredited training

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.

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We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity.

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