KS1 Teaching Assistant - Southcote Primary School

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19/07/2026

KS1 Teaching Assistant - Southcote Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

£17,847 Per year

Contractual hours

30.5

Basis

Part time

Region

Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type

Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

Date posted

02/07/2026

Job reference

SCH3482

Start date: September 2026 - 30.5 Hours per week - 8.30am to 3.20pm - Monday to Friday, Term time only - Permanent

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

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

If any further information is required, please contact the school on ***email_hidden*** or call 0118 937 5533 or visit: www.thekennetfederation.co.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged

Applications considered on receipt - We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are 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.

KS1 Teaching Assistant - Southcote Primary School