Katesgrove and Southcote are both Schools Direct Training Schools and are very supportive of staff wishing to develop future teaching careers through this programme.

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.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

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

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

Applications considered on receipt.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.

Previous applicants need not apply

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.

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.