Teaching Assistant - Level 2

The Pines Primary School is a vibrant 1-form entry primary school with a Nursery and a 20-place specialist resource provision. We have children from a wide range of backgrounds and also have an above national % for pupils with SEND. We are proud of what we do to make a difference to the lives of children and their families. We use an approach of continuous provision in EYFS and KS1 as we believe in the importance of learning through play. We have also recently introduced OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) into our lunchtimes.

The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning. You will need to be committed, have a sense of humour and have boundless energy. The school is located in the Hanworth estate which is on the outskirts of Bracknell town and is within very easy access of many amenities. We have on-site parking and are on a bus route within 20mins of the town centre. We also have a local shop within walking distance of the school.

We need a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is willing to learn.
• Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting and children with SEND is desirable.
• Can provide tailored support for children under the guidance of our team, enabling children to access the curriculum.
• Has a willingness to be flexible, no day will be the same.
• Is able to work collaboratively with others.
• Is calm, patient and empathetic.
• Has the ability to work in a team.

Our children would like someone who:

• Makes us feel safe and understands us.
• Is kind, even if we make the wrong choices.
• Has high expectations for us.
• Who helps us to feel confident to take risks, to challenge ourselves and who believes we can achieve.

We can offer you:

• An inclusive ethos.
• Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school.
• A caring, committed team of staff.
• A commitment to professional development for all staff.
• Supportive teams who work well together.

Closing date: 15th July (we reserve the right to close the vacancy before this date should a suitable candidate be found).

Interview: Week Commencing 20th July.

Start date: September 1st 2026.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm, 32.5hrs per week, term time only plus 3 days.

Bracknell Grade J: SCP3 – SCP6 - £24,796 - £25,989 + London Weighting pro rata. Actual Salary: approx. £13.22 – £13.84 per hour – pending April 2026 pay award.

At The Pines we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equal Opportunities Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply: Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding: Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form.

To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit here.

The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - here.

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability: We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check: As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References: On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment: Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.