Vacancies

Looking for a rewarding job? Something exciting? Want to make a difference? Join our creative, supportive and dynamic team. We provide an outstanding education for 229 pupils aged 2 to 19, all of whom have learning difficulties (ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD).

Current Vacancies

Please see below for current vacancies and application forms (CVs are not accepted). We welcome visits from prospective staff - please call us to arrange a visit or with any questions.

Teacher

Closing date: 31st January 2025
Interview date: By arrangement

Salary: TMR1 to UPR9 £31,650 to £49,083 plus SEN Allowance of £2,544

Location: Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 6SW

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent starting asap

Teacher Job Description
Application form

Brookfields School has been judged by Ofsted as outstanding on four consecutive occasions and is known nationally and locally for our innovative approach to curriculum, pedagogy and the way we support pupils and their families. Brookfields School is an oversubscribed, thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning. We have 230 pupils on roll aged from 4 to 19 who have the primary need of a learning difficulty (MLD, SLD, PMLD). Some pupils have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, VI, HI, PD, MSI, SLCN. We provide a personalised education and learning journey for all pupils where entitlement, opportunity and challenge are championed. We value and harness everyone’s contribution in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.

Due to expansion we are seeking additional teachers.

We are seeking those who:

have a commitment to excellence
engage pupils and facilitate outstanding learning
are flexible, reliable and positive
are a good communicator and sensitive to a range of learners
are enthusiastic and creative
are an outstanding team player and effective leader

Area Lead

Closing date: 0800 on Monday 13th January 2025
Interview date: Thursday 20th January 2025

Salary: FTE £25,979 to £29,777 plus SEN Allowance of £2,539 (Actual for 0815-1630 Monday, 0815-1530 Tuesday to Friday term time £21,618 to £24,778 plus SEN point)

Location: Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 6SW

Contract Type: 0815-1630 Monday, 0815-1530 Tuesday to Friday term time plus INSETs and Twilights

Contract Term: Permanent asap

Area Lead Job Description
Application form

Brookfields School is an oversubscribed, thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning. We have 229 pupils on roll aged from 4 to 19 who have the primary need of a learning difficulty (MLD, SLD, PMLD). Some pupils have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, VI, HI, PD, MSI, SLCN. We provide a personalised education and learning journey for all pupils where entitlement, opportunity and challenge are championed. We value and harness everyone’s contribution in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.

The role of Area Lead is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be involved with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the communication intervention programmes as well as raising expectations for pupils with SEN. They will be taking individual pupils or small groups and work with them, supporting their learning and development.

We are seeking those who:

have a commitment to excellence
engage pupils and facilitate outstanding learning
are flexible, reliable and positive
are a good communicator, sensitive to a range of learners
are enthusiastic and creative
are an outstanding team player and effective leader

Learning Support Assistant

Closing date: 0800 on Monday 06th January 2025
Interview date: Thursday 09th January 2025

Hours: 0830-1630 Monday, 0830-1530 Tuesday to Friday term time plus INSETs and Twilights

Salary: Actual £19,690 to £20,970 (including an SEN payment)

Location: Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 6SW

Contract Term: Permanent starting asap

Learning Support Assistant Job Description
Application form

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, creative and hardworking people to our staff team. Experience within a school environment could be an advantage but is not essential as high quality induction and ongoing training will be provided.

Responsibilities will include working under the direction of a qualified Teacher to consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour, supporting all pupils in their learning and development, in whole class settings, small groups or with individual pupils as directed, treating them with respect and consideration.

We are seeking those who:

have a commitment to excellence
Engage pupils and facilitate outstanding learning
be flexible, reliable and positive
be a good communicator, attuning sensitively to a range of learners.
be enthusiastic and creative
be an outstanding team player

Specialist Literacy Assistant

Closing date: 0800 on Friday 06th December 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 10th December 2024

Dates: Applications must be received by 0800 on Wednesday 06th December 2024

Salary: FTE £25,979 to £29,777 plus SEN Allowance of £2,539 (Actual for 0830-1630 Monday, 0830-1530 Tuesday to Friday term time £20,996 to £24,065 including SEN point)

Location: Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 6SW

Contract Type: 0830-1630 Monday, 0830-1530 Tuesday to Friday term time plus INSETs and Twilights

Contract Term: Permanent asap

Job Description for Specialist Literacy Assistant
Application form for Specialist Literacy Assistant

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, creative and hard-working people to our staff team. Experience within a school environment could be an advantage but is not essential, as high quality induction and ongoing training will be provided.

Responsibilities will include working as a member of the Literacy team to support pupils with specific difficulties in reading, writing, comprehension and communication. You will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and evaluating communication intervention programmes for designated pupils.

You will:

have a commitment to excellence
Engage pupils and facilitate outstanding learning
be flexible, reliable and positive
be a good communicator, attuning sensitively to a range of learners.
be enthusiastic and creative
be an outstanding team player

Teaching Assistants

Closing date: Periodically throughout the year
Interview date: By arrangement
Start date: Ongoing
Salary: Actual salary £17,898 to £18,499 plus SEN point (£1,456 pa pro rata)
Hours: 33.75 hours per week, term time only + INSET days

Job description for Teaching Assistants
Application form for Teaching Assistants

want to work with children
have a commitment to excellence
be flexible, reliable and positive
be a good communicator
be an outstanding team player
be someone who can make a real difference

There will be 2 stages to the interview process: stage 1 is a whole day placement in the school; stage 2 is a 45-minute formal interview on a different day.

We offer

Training: A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance with a supportive whole staff team and governing body
A generous site in a well-established community location close to the River Thames and the beautiful surrounding countryside
An exciting and challenging role
A fantastic pupil population with supportive parents and families
A highly professional staff team
On-site parking
A generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Please submit your completed application form to [email protected].

If you think you have the skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Please bear in mind that your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description. It should also be tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications.

“Brookfields is a remarkably friendly and welcoming school. Staff are highly skilled. They know pupils exceptionally well. Staff understand pupils’ needs precisely. Pupils told us that they really like their school and described it as ‘the best’. They feel happy and safe here because they know that adults care about them” (Ofsted 2019).

Brookfields School offers a tailored and individual education that meets every child’s needs. The current Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are supported by dedicated staff that include a highly effective extended leadership team, teachers and assistants, knowledgeable administrative staff, an efficient premises team and a committed network of governors. Professional growth and career development for all are integral to our vision and values. Diversity is a real strength and all staff support an open and inclusive ethos in a school which has a real understanding of the challenges many of our families face.

As part of any recruitment process, Brookfields School collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The school is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

All roles advertised have been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils/members of the public and provide advice/instruction in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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. We are committed to securing equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

If you have a disability or disadvantage and would like extra support through the recruitment process, please contact us, and we will try to put you in touch with an external agency or organisation that could help.