KS1 Teaching Assistant

Katesgrove Primary School.
Salary: Scale RG2 Scale point 3–5, pro rata (£24,027–£24,790 FTE).
21.25 hours a week, £11,513–£11,879 actual.
8.30am to 12.45pm Monday–Friday, term time only.
To start September 2025.

Our friendly school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated KS1 Teaching Assistant. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.

The successful candidate will:

• 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.

If any further information is required, please contact the school on federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk. 

Visits to the schools are welcomed and encouraged.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website: www.thekennetfederation.co.uk/vacancies/.

Applications considered on receipt, previous applicants need not apply.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. 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. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.
The schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.