“Committed to developing the unique qualities of each child”

We are looking to appoint three teaching assistants to join our friendly and dedicated school team on fixed term contracts for the 2026/2027 academic year, with the possibility to be made permanent.

• Nursery TA: to work in our Nursery class from 8.45am-1.00pm Monday to Thursday and 30am–1.00pm Friday (21½ hrs)
• Reception TA: to work in our Reception class from 45am–3.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am–3.30pm Friday.  A significant part of the role will be working on a one to one basis with an EHCP pupil with special needs (29 hrs)
• Year 6 TA: to work supporting the Y6 class teacher to meet the needs of the class, as well as 3 pupils with EHCPs from 8.45am–12.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am–12.15pm Friday (17¾  hrs) with the possibility of 2 Lunchtime Controller sessions a week (12.00-1.15pm)

Along with calmness and a good sense of humour, the posts also require excellent communication skills.  A working knowledge of the EYFS or KS2 curriculum is advantageous and the ideal candidates will have worked with children who have special educational needs both individually, in small groups and within the classroom.  The ideal candidates will hold, or be working towards, a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ qualification.

Please telephone the School Office on 01635 40318 or email office@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk for more information, application forms can be found on our school website https://sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk/

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 13th July 2026
Interviews: Morning of Wednesday 15th or Thursday 16th July 2026

This 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. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.