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Teaching Assistants

Permanent Secondary and Primary Teaching Assistants across Newbury and Thatcham

  • Required to start September
  • 30 hours per week (5 days) – Newbury and Thatcham
  • Grade C (3–5) depending on qualifications and experience.
  • Actual salary £16,965 (30 hours)
  • Term time only, 44 paid weeks annually
  • Closing date:  Friday 12 June 2026 @ Noon

Primary and Secondary Pupil Referral Units within West Berkshire
Acceptance, Kindness, Responsibility, Perseverance, Aspiration

Do you want to make a real difference?
Do you want a good work-life balance?
Do you want to build relationships with the young people you support?

We are looking for colleagues who:

  • have experience of SEMH/behaviour challenges with young people in an educational setting;
  • are able to be adaptable in a changing environment;
  • are strong team players;
  • are confident in working in a dynamic, changing environment;

If you are successful, you will:

  • join a strong team
  • receive specific training to meet your needs
  • be supported by experienced SLT, Teachers and TAs

iCollege Alternative Education supports learners aged 5–19 who can’t attend mainstream schools, often due to emotional, behavioural, or attendance challenges, or risk of exclusion. We have six sites across West Berkshire and work closely with families, schools, and agencies to provide a flexible, well-rounded curriculum tailored to each student’s needs. We offer full-time placements, short-term support to help learners stay in mainstream education, and off-site programs for Key Stages 1–4 to boost engagement.

Closing date:  Friday 12 June 2026 @ Noon

Shortlisting to take place week commencing 15 June 2026

Interviews to take place Tuesday 23 June 2026

Previous applicants need not apply

 For further information or an application pack please email recruitment@icollege.org.uk

The School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  Successful candidates will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks, including online searches and overseas police checks as necessary.

Published
3 June 2026
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iCollege Alternative Education

School Contact
Tel: 01635 48872
Email: recruitment@icollege.org.uk
Web: www.icollege.org.uk
School Address
Richmond House
Bath Road
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 1QY
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