Sonning CE Primary School has a fantastic reputation that is fully deserved. It is a result of high academic achievement, our caring, nurturing environment and our deep-rooted ethos. At Sonning, we aim to equip our children with the skills they need to make positive choices in everything they do. Like the wise man who built his house upon the rock (Matthew 7:24-25), our vision is "building strong foundations for the years ahead".

Our recent Ofsted report (July 2025) described our school as “exceptional” – this is an opportunity to work in an incredibly supportive, dedicated and passionate team.

We are looking for a teaching assistant to work within a classroom and support the teaching team and also support the individual needs of all children within the class, including those with SEND.

KEY DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE

The role we are offering has the following key details:

• Grade 3 SCP 5 FTE £25,484.00 (Actual annual salary £16,859.50 based on 29 hrs 10 mins per week)
• Full time: 08:30 to 15:20; Monday to Friday, (60 minute lunch break)
• Required to start between 15.06.26 and 01.09.26

KEY DATES AND DETAILS FOR APPLYING

Please apply via the link on our website (vacancies page): www.sonning.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies

• Closing date for applications: 07.07.26. Applications will be processed on receipt

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM WORKING WITH US

We are proud of our team and what we can offer staff who wish to join us. We recognise that joining a new school is as much about what we can provide as it is about what the successful applicant can give to us. Therefore, we offer the following through our school and The Keys Academy Trust:

• A dedicated team who go above and beyond for each other.
• Commitment to and support for your professional development in a range of areas.
• A vibrant, fun and welcoming staff and environment.
• Kind, supportive and very well-behaved pupils.
• Pastoral support for pupils, as well as wellbeing support for staff.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate will have the following:

• A clear passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• An understanding of how to support pupils individually or in groups by planning effective sessions.
• Experience of working with children.
• Have high expectations for standards of achievement and behaviour.
• Be able to work collaboratively as well as independently, and be a strong and supportive team player.
• Promote our Christian ethos, vision and values.
• Be a strong and supportive team player.

UNDERSTANDING THE SPECIFIC ROLE

You may work as a class TA as times, but will also work with pupils with additional needs. This may include working 1:1 with pupils with ASD or ADHD, MLD, SEMH and/or physical needs. Your work may include the following:

• Support children in delivering a personalised timetable that includes both learning (primarily English and Maths) and;
• Sensory/therapeutic activities such as sensory circuits, sensory activities (water and sand play), playing games and visiting our school guinea pigs.
• Emotional regulation work.
• Physio work with pupils.
• Breaking down activities/tasks and adapting tasks where needed to support pupils' learning.

You will need to build strong relationships with pupils, have the highest expectations for them and be kind and caring. Flexibility is needed and a fun and slightly playful approach works, as well as being consistent and reliable. Your questioning must be strong.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check. No agencies please.