Job Description

Job description
Start date: September 2025 - 21.25 Hours a week - 8.30am to 12.45pm - Monday to Friday - Term time only




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

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



If any further information is required, please contact the school on the details above.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

More information about the school or the role can be found on the school website

www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk

or email

admin@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk

or call 0118 937 5490

Applications considered on receipt, previous applicants need not apply.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.



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