Teaching Assistant - Wilson Primary School

REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2025

27.5 hours/week. Term time only. One year fixed term contract
We currently have a vacancy for a teaching assistant to join our Federation.

We are looking for:
Someone committed, enthusiastic and flexible to join a friendly and professional team. If you have a passion for working with children and want to work in a setting that celebrates inclusion & cultural
diversity, values community and strives to provide the very best opportunities for every child, then our federation could be for you.

You should have:
Good organisational skills, as well as flexibility and a sense of humour.
A passionate, empathetic and patient nature with a nurturing and inclusive approach to children and their families.
The ability to develop positive and caring relationships with children
A positive person who can work as part of a dedicated team and is able to offer commitment to the life of our school community.
The ability to support a child with specific learning difficulties and some understanding and knowledge of different kinds of SEN
Recent experience, skills or knowledge of supporting children in a school setting would be an advantage.

Visits to the schools are very much welcomed. To arrange a visit, or if you require any further information, please contact the School Office on 0118 937 5573

Your employment is with the Federation and will initially be based at Wilson. You may however be required to work at another location within the Federation and you will receive 4 weeks minimum notice of any change to your location of work.

Full details of the post including how to apply are on our website:
https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011
Please send your application to recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk

Closing date is noon Wednesday 16th July 2025 with interviews Monday 21st July 2025

The 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 position requires an enhanced DBS check. These posts are exempt from section4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974