Level 3 - Teaching Assistant (SEN) - The Holy Brook School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Holy Brook School provides education for children aged between 4 and 11 years old who primarily have social emotional and mental health needs. Our children may be neurodivergent and have additional needs, including autism and/ or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We are proud to be a Reading Borough Council local authority school.

We seek a dynamic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our skilled, supportive and committed team. This role is 37 hours per week, working 5 days per week, term time only + INSET days. It is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom, individually and in small groups• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including social, emotional, and/ or learning needs• Supervising pupils during break times and onsite and off-site school activities as required, including swimming and forest school• Contributing to reflective discussions and our ethos of collaborative working

We are looking for someone who:• Is patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their learning and progress• Has good communication and teamwork skills• Is reliable, flexible, and eager to learn• Has experience working with children (desirable but not essential)• Shares the values and ethos of Holy Brook School• Is calm under pressure and resilient• Understands the principles and importance of safeguarding children and child protection

What the school offers its staff

We offer

• A friendly and supportive school environment• Working as part of an experienced and committed team• Excellent training, mentoring and professional development• The opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives• Access to the employee assistance programme• Being part of the Reading Borough Council family of schools and settings• RBC approved appraisal process• Pension scheme

Holy Brook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches.

To apply

Please submit your application to Holy Brook School

Closing Date

29/05/2026

Interview Date

We reserve the right to invite applicants who meet the required criteria to interview upon submission of a successful application form and before the closing date.

Level 3 - Teaching Assistant (SEN) - The Holy Brook School

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.