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Teaching Assistant

Waingels · Reading · Wokingham

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Term time plus three additional days

Full time or part time hours considered with a minimum of 20 hours per week


Do you want to be part of an inclusive school with a diverse student population, where everyone belongs, thrives and succeeds?

Do you believe that every student deserves the best opportunities to succeed?

Do you have a passion for supporting students to overcome potential barriers to being successful?

Do you have the skill and passion to support students with their learning across the school?

Do you have experience working with young people, providing support with their learning needs in a classroom setting or elsewhere?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to further develop the skills you bring to an existing role as a Teaching Assistant?

Would you like to work in a school where staff well-being is central to all decisions?

If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, then we would love to hear from you!

Waingels is seeking to appoint a committed, hard working Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our friendly, skillful team of Teaching Assistants and Para-Educators, to focus on the provision of support and intervention for our students with additional learning needs.

Waingels are committed to supporting an inclusive education for all, built around mutual respect and kindness for every member of our school community. We provide enhanced support for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our Inclusion and Intervention Team work closely with students, parents/carers, teachers and outside agencies to ensure that all students are able to fully participate and make the most of every opportunity that is presented to them. The Inclusion and Intervention Team’s vision is that every pupil should be a responsible and positive learner who is resilient to change.

We strongly believe that alongside educational excellence, it is necessary to equip every student with the skills needed to achieve the most out of life and to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As a Teaching Assistant at Waingels you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team to help support our SEND students in achieving their learning goals. The role includes supporting students in the classroom, working alongside teachers and where necessary, undertaking small group intervention. This is therefore an ideal role for candidates who are caring and committed to helping our students access the curriculum and succeed with their learning. The successful candidate would be expected to help and support students in a range of different subjects, as well as undertaking duties at break and lunchtime within the Den.

We are looking for someone who is caring, patient, resilient and has a passion for ensuring all students have the opportunity of accessing the National Curriculum. If you feel your values and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

How to Apply

Our staff and students are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look round before applying. Additionally, please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation with a hiring manager.  

Contact: Mollie Williams (HR Administrator) 

Phone number: 0118 969 0336 

Email: HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk.  

All of our vacancies are advertised on My New Term and we can only accept applications that are submitted via this platform.

We will review applications as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The school is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students.

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Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

Waingels

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,421
Avg teacher salary
£51,963
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.6:1
Academy trust
ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Reading, Wokingham, RG5 4RF

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£25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3 SCP 5-6 (£25,583 to £25,989 full time equivalent)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
1 October 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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