West Berkshire Council
About the Company
West Berkshire Council provides important local services for around 155,000 people across the district. We provide education, housing and social services; we're responsible for roads in the area and we provide rubbish, recycling and other waste services.
As well as these critical services we also make sure there are other local amenities and attractions such as Libraries, leisure centres, a museum and our Grade II listed Shaw House.
We employ around 1,500 staff, not including those based in schools, and currently have three main offices in Newbury as well as smaller satellite offices across the district. Our vision is to make West Berkshire an even greater place to live, work and learn.
West Berkshire welcomes business, enterprise and industry into a productive, growing and dynamic local economy.
We are dedicated to supporting new and existing businesses as well as businesses looking to relocate to West Berkshire. For more information visit https://businesswestberks.co.uk/
West Berkshire is an area which offers beautiful countryside, thriving market towns and good transport links to London and southern England. Covering 272 square miles, around 60% of our area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and our countryside is as varied as it is plentiful. Around 40% of residents live in rural areas although there are plenty of opportunities for urban living as well. Newbury is the largest town in West Berkshire, although Hungerford, Pangbourne, Thatcham, Theale and Tilehurst are also significant communities along with suburbs bordering Reading in the east.
The district is widely recognised as an area with a high concentration of high-tech firms and is home to companies such as Norsk Data, Quantel, Vodafone and the Atomic Weapons Establishment. West Berkshire has a thriving economy with one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, and is at the hub of what is often called 'Silicon Valley'.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- West Berkshire Council
- Job Title
- SALT Specialist Teaching Assistant - John Rankin Schools
- Job Description
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SALT Specialist Teaching Assistant
One year fixed term contract, to start as soon as possible
Term time only, 12.5hpw Mon-Fri, 12:30-15:00 but can be negotiable for the right candidate
Grade E, Salary Full time equivalent - £25,584 - £27,711, actual salary £7,326 - £8,115
We are currently recruiting for SALT Specialist Teaching Assistant at John Rankin Schools, a vibrant and dynamic 3-form entry federation in the heart of the local community. With a clear vision of igniting passion, empowering learners and transforming the future, we are committed to providing an exceptional education to all of our pupils.
The successful candidates will have a passion for education and a strong commitment to the personal development of pupils. We are looking for candidates who are not afraid to make mistakes, who are committed to doing what is best for their children in their care. We firmly believe as Ken Robinson said, “Childhood is not a rehearsal,” therefore every single moment matters and we must get it right.
Are You?
Committed to doing what you can to get it right for every child in your care?
Creative in the way you approach new challenges?
Excited by research and learning new things?
Able to demonstrate composure through everything?
Focused on your ‘why’ and able to think through the purpose of everything?
Willing to incessantly model our school values, whilst always leading with integrity?
Ready to dance into school every day?
We Can Offer You
A creative and united team, willing to challenge the ‘status quo,’ who love working collaboratively across the year groups.
A focus on wellbeing and workload as policy
Development and research opportunities.
The most supportive and wonderful community you could ask for.
A chance to laugh every day.
Music at the gates to get you in the dancing mood!
Please come in, see the school for yourself, we would love to show you around.
You may also look at our school website at: http://www.jrs.w-berks.sch.uk for further information about our school. A full job description and application form is available via our school’s website. https://johnrankinschools.com/about-us/our-vacancies Once your application form is complete, please send to recruitment@jrs.w-berks.sch.uk by the deadline detailed below.
Closing Date: Midnight Wednesday 12th March 2025
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
- Company Name
- West Berkshire Council
- Job Title
- Teaching Assistant / Lunchtime Controllers - John Rankin Schools
- Job Description
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Early Years Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Controller
One year fixed term contract, 32.5 hours per week, 08:30 – 15:30, Mon - Fri
Grade B, Salary Full time equivalent - £23,656 - £24,027, Actual salary £17,534 - £17,890 (Equivalent £12.26 - £12.45 per hour)
We are currently seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Controller for John Rankin Schools, a vibrant and dynamic 3-form entry federation in the heart of the local community. With a clear vision of igniting passion, empowering learners and transforming the future, we are committed to providing an exceptional education to all of our pupils.
The successful candidate will have a passion for education and a strong commitment to the personal development of pupils. We are looking for candidates who are not afraid to make mistakes, who are committed to doing what is best for their children in their care. We firmly believe as Ken Robinson said, “Childhood is not a rehearsal,” therefore every single moment matters and we must get it right.
Are You?
Committed to doing what you can to get it right for every child in your care?
Creative in the way you approach new challenges?
Courageous in your leadership?
Excited by research and learning new things?
Able to demonstrate composure through everything?
Focused on your ‘why’ and able to think through the purpose of everything?
Willing to incessantly model our school values, whilst always leading with integrity?
Ready to dance into school every day?
We Can Offer You
A creative and united team, willing to challenge the ‘status quo,’ who love working collaboratively across the year groups.
A focus on wellbeing and workload as policy
Development and research opportunities.
The most supportive and wonderful community you could ask for.
A chance to laugh every day.
Music at the gates to get you in the dancing mood!
Please come in and see the school for yourself, we would love to show you around.
You may also look at our school website at: https://johnrankinschools.com for further information about our school. Application forms are available from the school office and on our website https://johnrankinschools.com/about-us/our-vacancies Once your application form is complete, please send to recruitment@jrs.w-berks.sch.uk by the deadline detailed below.
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 9 th March 2025
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
- Company Name
- West Berkshire Council
- Job Title
- Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Robert Sandilands Primary School
- Job Description
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Teaching Assistant for KS2
Required to start Summer Term 2025, Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026.
Term time only. Salary Band C3 £24,027 – C5 £24,790 pa FTE. Actual £12.45 - £12.85 per hour.
16hrs & 30 Minutes a week, Monday – Thursday, 08.45 – 12.00 & Friday 08.30 – 12.00.
We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our friendly and dedicated school team on a fixed term contract for the remainder of this academic year and the 2025/2026 academic year, with the possibility to be made permanent.
Along with calmness and a good sense of humour, the post also requires excellent communication skills. A working knowledge of the KS2 curriculum is advantageous and the ideal candidate will have worked with children who have special educational needs both individually, in small groups and within the classroom.
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/
Closing date: Friday 21st March 2025.
Interviews: Thursday 27th March 2025.
This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks
Robert Sandilands Primary School And Nursery
Digby Road, Speen,
Newbury,
Berkshire,
RG14 1TS. 01635 40318
office@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk www.robertsandilands.westberks.dbprimary.com
Headteacher: Mrs Libby Bucknell BSc (Hons)
“Committed to developing the unique qualities of each child”