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Dedicated Teaching Assistant

The Downs SchoolSupport Staff
Newbury, South East, United Kingdom, England
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FULL_TIME
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Date Listed19 April 2026
ContractFULL_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_OGL

About This Role

We are looking to recruit a talented, motivational, and inspiring individual to provide teachers and the SEN team with practical support. You will work either individually or with small groups of children to promote positive learning and behaviour.

A passion and interest in supporting all children in a school setting is essential. This is an immensely rewarding role in its own right but also provides good experience for anyone considering training as a teacher. About the Role: As a successful candidate, you will:

be organised, flexible and reliable, with the ability to work with students in a professional and appropriate way

be well-motivated and keen to show their enthusiasm for the role

introduce work to students, set by a subject specialist, and support the students with their learning in the absence of the classroom teacher

• issue (not setting) work, managing behaviour, responding to students' general queries and ensuring students are working to their full potential,

contribute to the development of the department as part of a dedicated team

have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working

be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges

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Source: UK Teaching Vacancies Service (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Compensation

£30,000 - £46,525 (MPS/UPS Scale)
*Estimated range based on regional data averages.
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Application Details
Application Deadline
20 April 2026
Effective Date of Employment
2026-03-27
Reference ID
FF42EF16
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