Teaching Assistant - Level 2

• Salary: Actual Salary: approx. £13.22 - £13.84 per hour - pending April 2026 pay award.
• Location: The Pines School, Hanworth Road, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm. Term time only plus 3 inset days.
• Closing Date: 15/07/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: Pri/26/340852

Teaching Assistant

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. The 'Look Out' environmental area, Bracknell Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, David Lloyd Health Club, the South Hill Park Theatre & Arts Centre are all well within walking distance with skating, bowling, cinemas and a leisure pool nearby.

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:

• 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

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

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.