Teaching Assistants - Roberts Sandilands School

About the role

We are seeking to appoint three teaching assistants to join our friendly and dedicated school team on fixed term contracts for the 2026/2027 academic year, with the possibility to be made permanent.

Responsibilities

• Nursery TA: To work in our Nursery class from 8.45am-1.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am–1.00pm Friday (21½ hrs)
• Reception TA: To work in our Reception class from 8.45am–3.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am–3.30pm Friday
• Year 6 TA: To work supporting the Y6 class teacher to meet the needs of the class, as well as 3 pupils with EHCPs from 8.45am–12.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am–12.15pm Friday (17¾ hrs), with the possibility of 2 Lunchtime Controller sessions a week (12.00-1.15pm)

Requirements

• A significant part of the role will be working on a one to one basis with an EHCP pupil (29 hrs)
• Excellent communication skills
• A working knowledge of the EYFS or KS2 curriculum is advantageous
• The ideal candidates will hold, or be working towards, a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ qualification

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ qualification

Benefits

Visits to the school are encouraged. Closing date: 5pm on Monday 13th July 2026. Interviews: Morning of Wednesday 15th or Thursday 16th July 2026.

Pay

Salary Band C3 £24,796 – C5 £25,583 pa FTE. Actual £12.85 - £13.26 per hour.

Schedule

Fixed term contracts for the 2026/2027 academic year, with the possibility to be made permanent.

Contact

Please telephone the School Office on 01635 40318 or email office@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk for more information, application forms can be found on our school website https://sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk/.