Job Description

Job description
We are looking to appoint Specialist Teaching Assistants to work in our new Resource Base.




8.30am to 3.35pm with 30 mins for lunch, 5 days a week. This post is term-time only to start September 2025.




Our school is a positive place for both children and adults - where enjoyment of learning underpins all we do.

If you are someone who:

is keen to help children succeed with learning is prepared to work 1:1 with pupils with Special Educational Needs is able to use their own initiative with tasks when required has a good level of competency with reading, writing and maths, as well as use a computer for a range of tasks wants to extend their own skills has a friendly open nature, who considers the needs of others within the team and is always willing to help has some experience of working in a school environment

...then we would very much like to hear from you!


Our Resource Base caters for small classes of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and the Unit Lead whilst still being part of the Kennet Valley Team.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack. Visit the school website -

https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk

/ or email

office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk

or call for more details: 0118 941 4410

Applications considered on receipt.




Kennet Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding 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 and is in line with the guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form.



Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.