Staff Vacancies

Please see below for any current vacancies we have within the school.

Current Vacancies - (Click on downward arrow to show)

Higher Level Teaching Assistants

We are looking for 2 highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join us from September 2026

1 x EYFS 33.5 hours

(incl KS1 cover when required)

(hours 8.30am-3.30pm [Wed 4.30pm])

Fixed term 31^st August 2027

1 x KS1 33.5 hours

(incl EYFS/KS2 cover when required)

(hours 8.30am-3.30pm [Wed 4.30pm])

Fixed term 31^st August 2027

Are you a strong, flexible team player who is passionate about improving children’s outcomes? Do you have experience in EYFS/KS1 with the ability to deliver quality interventions including phonics (Little Wandle)? If so, we would love to hear from you.

✅ We’re looking for someone who has:

At least 4 years’ experience in EYFS/KS1
The ability to deliver high quality interventions
The ability to inspire, encourage curiosity and independence
A calm head under pressure and a genuine passion for creating a fun and safe environment for primary-aged children
A commitment to the safeguarding of our pupils
Exceptional communication skills
A proactive "can-do" attitude
A great sense of humour!

Why Join Us?

The Winchcombe School is a super friendly, vibrant community where every staff member plays a vital part in our children's success. We offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Professional development and training opportunities.
The chance to make a difference to the learning journey of our youngest children.
An opportunity to be part of an exciting future

📅 Hours & Salary:

33.5 hours per week, term-time only, plus up to 5 inset days and attendance at staff meetings when relevant. Salary Grade F FTE £28142-£32061 (pay award pending and to be prorated according to hours & length of service). Includes 30 min unpaid lunch break.

📨 How to Apply:

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please call 01635 232780 to arrange a visit.

An Application Pack is available below.

Please note that we cannot accept CVs. Applications must be completed in full.

Please email your completed application form to Clair Lloyd-Butler at recruitment@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk by Monday 13th July 2026, 10am. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Interview date to be confirmed.

We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The 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. Successful applicants will be required to have evidence of, or undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Other Pre-employment checks will be undertaken.

Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a skilled Teaching Assistant to join our highly regarded

Speech and Language Resource from September 2026

This unique resource provides places for children throughout West Berkshire, all of whom have a range of significant speech and language needs. The resource is based within the school and caters for children from Foundation to KS2.

The post involves supporting children with speech and language difficulties to access the National Curriculum.