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Reading Borough Council is looking for a motivated and
 technically skilled Systems and Data Officer to join our Legal
 Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for the
 overall management, enhancement, and integrity of our legal
 systems and data.
You will act as the primary system owner, ensuring our
 legal case management system and associated digital platforms are
 optimised for efficiency and accuracy, while also supporting data
 analysis and process improvement initiatives. This is a unique
 opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of legal
 services within a dynamic public sector
 environment.&nbsp; &nbsp; Now is the perfect time to join us as we deliver our
 ambitions to be the best place to practice law in local
 government; being close to our customers, recruiting the best
 talent, successfully deploying legal technology and ensuring the
 continued growth of the business to new
 customers.
&nbsp;
Reading&amp;©s Legal Service provides the Council and its
 partners with the highest quality professional legal advice and
 representation which allows them to run their organisations well,
 and to serve our community.&nbsp; &nbsp; We host a Joint Legal Team, a
 long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils
 and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults and
 education law.As well as leading a highly regarded internal
 Corporate Legal Team, serving the needs of the Council across a
 wide range of functions.
&nbsp;
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as
 diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading
 Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is
 committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people
 with disabilities.
&nbsp;
We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a
 hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds
 with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking
 according to the needs of the Service.
&nbsp;
About the
 role
&nbsp;
Are you ready to lead the charge in managing and enhancing
 systems and data for a forward-thinking team? As Systems &amp;
 Data Officer, you'll be the driving force behind our legal
 services systems and data activities. From improving workflows to
 implementing cutting-edge technologies, your contribution will
 ensure efficient and high-quality service
 delivery.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Serve as the
 primary superuser and system owner for Legal Services systems,
 driving continuous improvement.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Conduct data
 analysis and quality assurance, producing valuable insights for
 stakeholders.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Train and support
 users, ensuring full competency in using the legal case
 management system.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Collaborate with
 managers and teams to define data needs and optimize
 processes.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Lead process
 mapping, change control, and system updates, minimizing
 downtime and enhancing performance.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
As a System and Data Officer, you will be responsible for
 leading and maintenance of legal services systems. You will work
 closely with the legal operations analyst and the strategic lead
 for legal operations. You will also work closely with senior
 leaders, finance teams, and legal service manager to improve
 efficiency, optimise processes, and ensure financial
 sustainability. 
&nbsp;
This role is not suited for
 those seeking a legal position and applications focused on legal
 work will not be considered.
Previous applicants need not apply.
You&amp;©ll be part of a team that relies on each
 individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As
 well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day,
 you&amp;©ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal
 part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its
 potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that
 everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and
 behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
&nbsp;
Work Together as one
 team -
 work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and
 demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we
 do
&nbsp;
Drive Efficiency
- show initiative,
 be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve
 delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning
 and development and for reaching our potential
&nbsp;
Be Ambitious
- be demanding of
 our own performance $ú striving to be even better $ú and be
 prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive
 and positive way
&nbsp;
Make a Difference to
 Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be
 flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time
 they are needed
&nbsp;
About
 you
&nbsp;
Are you an analytical professional with a keen eye for
 detail and a strong background in financial analysis, data
 reporting, and process optimization? Do you excel in
 collaborative settings and bring expertise to support an
 innovative and forward-thinking legal or corporate services team?
 If so, you could be the perfect fit for our progressive Legal
 Services team.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Extensive
 experience managing systems and data in legal or public sector
 contexts.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Proficient in
 case management systems, digital tools (e.g., Teams,
 SharePoint), and data reporting.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Skilled in
 process mapping, change control, and quality
 assurance
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Strong analytical
 abilities to interpret and present data
 effectively.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Expertise in
 creating training materials and delivering user
 training.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Knowledge of
 financial data reconciliation and collaboration with finance
 teams
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Excellent
 communication, stakeholder engagement, and
 teamwork.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Solid
 understanding of Information Governance and data
 protection.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Innovative and
 proactive in adopting technologies to drive
 improvements.
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Our
 offer
&nbsp;
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your
 career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation
 and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you&amp;©ll get a great
 feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative
 environment.
&nbsp;
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits
 including:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Generous holiday
 entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays -
 rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to
 buy additional leave
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
A wide range of
 flexible working opportunities
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Modern working
 environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of
 Reading
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a>
(LGPS)&nbsp;
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Life Assurance -
 three times your annual salary (for members of the
 LGPS)
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
On-site day
 nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by
 Ofsted
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Season Ticket
 Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to
 &amp; from work
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Lease car salary
 sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car
 for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing
 and road tax
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact
 Harjit Bains, Legal Operations Manager at <a href="mailto:Harjit.Bains@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Harjit.Bains@reading.gov.uk</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Closing Date: 13th July 2025
Interview Date: 21st July 2025
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We
 reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number
 of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly
 advised that you complete and return your application as soon as
 possible to avoid disappointment.
&nbsp;

Reading Borough Council

System and Data Officer

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Maternity Cover (12-month contract) - Full
 Time or Part Time - Start date: September 2025 - ECTs very
 welcome to apply 
 
We have an exciting position for an
 enthusiastic maternity cover teacher for Year 2 to join our
 friendly supportive team at Katesgrove School. We have a lovely,
 hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the
 best people working with them. 
 
The successful
 candidate will be a qualified and experienced teacher and will
 have:
<ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li>
<li>A strong commitment to raising
 standards</li>
<li>The enthusiasm to motivate and inspire
 children and staff</li>
<li>A desire to collaborate and develop
 professionally 
 
</li>
</ul>
We offer:
<ul>
<li>Guaranteed PPA time with your team
 weekly</li>
<li>Continued professional development
 opportunities</li>
<li>A supportive leadership team</li>
<li>Enthusiastic and friendly children</li>
<li>Supportive and caring staff 
 
</li>
</ul>
Application packs can
 be downloaded from the school website - <a href="http://www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk" target="_blank">www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk</a> 
 
Applications considered on receipt - We
 reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable
 candidate is found 
 
Closing date: Sunday 20th July
 2025 
Interview date: TBC 
 
This school is committed to safeguarding
 and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and
 expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The
 appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure &amp;
 Barring Service check, appropriate references and health
 clearance. 
 
The Kennet Federation aspires to be an
 actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as
 ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We
 welcome employees who are committed to and will actively
 contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and
 be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage
 candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome
 applications from those with protected characteristics

KS1 Class Teacher - Katesgrove Primary School

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REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2025 
 
27.5 hours/week. Term time only. One year fixed term
 contract 
We currently have a vacancy for a teaching assistant to join our
 Federation. 
 
We are looking for: 
Someone committed, enthusiastic and flexible to join a friendly
 and professional team. If you have a passion for working with
 children and want to work in a setting that celebrates inclusion
 &amp; cultural 
diversity, values community and strives to provide the very best
 opportunities for every child, then our federation could be for
 you. 
 
You should
 have: 
Good organisational skills, as well as flexibility and a sense of
 humour. 
A passionate, empathetic and patient nature with a nurturing and
 inclusive approach to children and their families. 
The ability to develop positive and caring relationships with
 children 
A positive person who can work as part of a dedicated team and is
 able to offer commitment to the life of our school
 community. 
The ability to support a child with specific learning
 difficulties and some understanding and knowledge of different
 kinds of SEN 
Recent experience, skills or knowledge of supporting children in
 a school setting would be an advantage. 
 
Visits to the schools are very much welcomed. To arrange a visit,
 or if you require any further information, please contact the
 School Office on 0118 937 5573 
 
Your employment is with the Federation and will initially be
 based at Wilson. You may however be required to work at another
 location within the Federation and you will receive 4 weeks
 minimum notice of any change to your location of work. 
 
Full details of the post including how to
 apply are on our website: 
<a href="https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011" target="_blank">https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011</a> 
Please send your application to <a href="mailto:recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk</a> 
 
Closing date is noon Wednesday 16th July 2025 with interviews
 Monday 21st July 2025 
 
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
 of children and young people, and expects all staff and
 volunteers to share this commitment. The position requires an
 enhanced DBS check. These posts are exempt from section4(2) of
 the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Teaching Assistant - Wilson Primary School

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Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Coordinator to join our Mental Health Team within Adult Social Care. We also have a focus on re-enablement.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role: We work with people with complex mental health difficulties, people with forensic histories, carers and families, and we have a re-enablement service and hoarding service within our team. We seek creative ways to work together to meet the needs of people who use our services together. The Mental Health Social Care Team aims to actively promote wellbeing and independence, working with people with complex mental health difficulties in partnership with health colleagues. Supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence by using existing and new support networks, Technology Enabled Care (TEC), equipment and short-term interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide high-quality support and coordination of care services for adults with mental health needs.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised care plans.</li>
<li>Assess, monitor, and review the needs of individuals to ensure appropriate services are provided.</li>
<li>Advocate for service users, ensuring their voice is heard and their rights are respected.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and reports in line with legal and organisational requirements.</li>
<li>Working to undertake assessments, provide care plans and meet the needs of adults with mental heath needs.</li>
<li>To undertake reviews and make amendments to care plans of adults with mental health needs.</li>
<li>Experience working with people with mental health difficulties and or complex needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
You will hold a caseload of people with mental health difficulties and due the nature of the work you will need to have a good understanding of risk management; managing yourself in difficult environments; flexible and able to analyse varied information or situations to produce solutions.
 You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies, and procedures. This role offers flexible working arrangements, including remote working options. However, applicants must be within commuting distance of Reading as site visits are an essential part of the role.
 We offer excellent support, training, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new skills. We also offer apprenticeship programmes to train while you work as a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.&nbsp; Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
 Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
If you would like any more information, please contact Penny Conroy (Team Manager – Mental Health) call 07580 539 875 or email <a href="mailto:Penelope.Conroy@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Penelope.Conroy@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Visit: <a href="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Social Care Coordinator - Mental Health Team

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The Legal Team at Reading is highly regarded and this role will support our shared service clients at the Joint Legal Team (JLT).&nbsp; The JLT is a long standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire Councils and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults and education law.&nbsp; You will possess advocacy abilities and demonstrate sound judgement when representing our clients in public law children's cases.&nbsp; The JLT was awarded “Highly Commended” at the Lawyers in Local Government Awards in June 2025.
Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.&nbsp; We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is the key to our success.&nbsp; 
We are open to flexible working patterns, subject to court attendance requirements. When not in court, we provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.
About the Role:
As a shared service the cases are wide-ranging across many different aspects of public children law and adoption and you will have the opportunity to advocate at different levels of the Family Court.&nbsp; There is also the opportunity to develop into other areas of law, such as adult social care and special educational needs.
There will be a high volume of work and on occasions you will be dealing with emergency and urgent applications on short notice.&nbsp; As a Childcare Advocate you will work closely with the Lawyer who has conduct of the case and on more complex cases will be involved in case preparation and strategic planning to achieve the best outcome.

About you:
To apply for this role, you will require:
<ul>
<li>A current practising certificate and be entitled to practice in England as a Barrister, Solicitor, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise workload and to work effectively under pressure</li>
<li>Ability to represent the team in meetings and at Court</li>
<li>A flexible approach to work and ability to use initiative</li>
<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as colleagues who you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.&nbsp; Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.&nbsp; Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team&nbsp;- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency&nbsp;- show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious&nbsp;- be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading&nbsp;- maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across.&nbsp; Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.&nbsp; 
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holiday rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F343325%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D0" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a>(LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Ursula Barlow, Strategic Lead – Advocacy at <a href="mailto:ursula.barlow@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">ursula.barlow@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed 
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Childcare Advocate - Joint Legal Team

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30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 INSET days
Monday - 8.50 - 4.15, Tuesday to Friday 8.50 - 3.25
£16,961 - £17,229 per year plus £1,020 SEN Allowance per year 
We can offer:
The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership A school with a coaching and collaborative culture Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Staff Wellbeing Group, Flu Vaccinations, Access to Private Medical Scheme
 Addington School offers an environment committed to staff development and a route into teaching for candidates looking for a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder. 
Providing support to the Class Teacher, the role will involve assisting with the general management of pupils, preparing the classroom and setting out resources, supporting with pupils’ individual needs providing a bespoke environment for the children to learn. 
You will work with a dedicated team to support pupils to feel safe and settled and help them to grow in confidence by learning through play. 
The Early Years centre caters for pupils from three to eight years of age and offers different spaces adapted specifically to cater for their needs. The centre has sensory areas, breakout rooms and accessible indoor and outdoor classrooms to help the children regulate by accessing an exceptional play based and sensory curriculum. 
Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss further. To apply visit: <a href="https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies</a> Please submit an application form before the closing date. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. 
Closing date: 6th July 2025 
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 
Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK

Learning Support Assistants - Farley Hill Early Years Centre

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Finance Business Partner
Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in local government? Reading Borough Council is seeking a talented and motivated Finance Business Partner – Children’s Social Care to join our dynamic Finance Business Partnering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the Council, supporting children’s services directorates with expert financial advice and insight.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. At Reading Borough Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and ambition. We offer a hybrid working environment, combining office-based and remote work, and support flexible working patterns. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages professional development and recognises the importance of work-life balance.

About the role:
In this role, you will work closely with the Strategic Finance Business Partner for Children’s Services (currently delivered via Brighter Futures for Children) to deliver high-quality financial support across a range of services. You’ll be a key advisor to budget managers, helping them navigate financial planning, budget setting, and year-end processes. Your work will directly influence decision-making, ensuring that resources are used effectively and that the Council’s strategic objectives are met.
Key areas of responsibility include:
<ul>
<li>Provide expert financial advice to Children’s Social Care budget managers</li>
<li>Support strategic planning, budget setting, and year-end processes for children’s services</li>
<li>Contribute to business cases such as early intervention, care placements, and service transformation</li>
<li>Analyse trends in demand and cost pressures, offering solutions to improve value for money</li>
<li>Help shape service strategy through robust financial insight and forecasting</li>
<li>Supervise and support junior finance staff</li>
</ul>

About you:
We’re looking for someone who is CCAB qualified (or working towards qualification) with a strong understanding of public sector finance. Experience in a business partnering role within Children’s Services Social Care is highly desirable. You should be confident in managing complex financial information, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently, and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential&nbsp;
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
 To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Jo Collis-Heavens - <a href="mailto:jo.collis-heavens@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.collis-heavens@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Closing Date: Friday 25 July 2025 Interview Date: week commencing Monday 4 August 2025
Interview Process: Presentation &amp; Interview
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Finance Business Partner - Family Help and Safeguarding

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Required for September 2025 start - Part Time - 25 hours a week - 8.30am to 1.30pm Monday – Friday - Term time only 
We are looking for a part time Teaching Assistant who would work in either Key Stage 1 or 2. 
We are a small Catholic Primary School with just over 130 children, based in Caversham Park Village, Reading. 
Our children are well-behaved and enthusiastic about learning and their parents are supportive and helpful. We have a very active Parent Staff Association which regularly organises community and fundraising events to support the school. St Martin’s is a busy, happy place with lots going on! 
We can offer you: • Well planned CPD opportunities to help you to develop and thrive in your role. • A friendly and supportive SLT and staff team. 
We warmly welcome visits 
Application packs are available from our school website: <a href="http://www.stmartinscaversham.co.uk" target="_blank">www.stmartinscaversham.co.uk</a> or by e mailing <a href="mailto:admin@stmartins.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@stmartins.reading.sch.uk</a>
To apply, please complete the application form and return to: <a href="mailto:head@stmartins.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">head@stmartins.reading.sch.uk</a> 
Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time. 
Closing date: Sunday 14th July 2025 
St Martin’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.

Teaching Assistant - St Martins Catholic Primary School

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Are you passionate about ceramics and looking for a flexible, hands-on role in a creative learning environment? New Directions College – Reading Borough Council’s adult and community learning service – is seeking a committed and practical Casual Ceramics Technician to support the delivery of our ceramics courses. This is a great opportunity to work within a friendly, learner-focused environment and play a key role in the smooth operation of our ceramics studio.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
 About the Role: New Directions College is based at 330 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH.&nbsp; The role is casual and will require you on and as and when needed basis. You’ll support both tutors and learners by preparing the ceramics studio for classes, setting up and maintaining equipment, and ensuring all materials are ready for use. You’ll manage kiln operations, including firing and maintenance, and assist with mixing glazes, reclaiming clay, and cleaning specialist tools and areas. 
Health and safety will be a key part of your role, including COSHH compliance and regular checks to ensure the studio environment is safe, clean, and welcoming. You’ll also help with stock control, ordering materials, checking deliveries, and maintaining the studio’s organisation.
 Working flexibly to meet the needs of the curriculum, you’ll liaise with tutors, provide technical support during classes, and contribute to a positive, creative learning experience for our students.
 What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>A degree (or equivalent experience) in Ceramics or a related subject</li>
<li>Experience in operating and maintaining kilns and ceramics studio equipment</li>
<li>COSHH and Health &amp; Safety knowledge (training provided if required)</li>
<li>A proactive, organised, and self-motivated approach</li>
<li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills</li>
<li>Flexibility to work on a casual basis to meet class timetables and studio needs</li>
</ul>
 If you have a passion for ceramics and want to help others enjoy and succeed in their learning, we’d love to hear from you. 
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Zillah Puri – Arts, Crafts &amp; Wellbeing Learning Manager - <a href="mailto:zillah.puri@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">zillah.puri@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Interview Date: Sunday 6th July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Casual Ceramics Technician - New Directions College

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Join us at this exciting time for Reading Borough Council as we drive forward a dynamic and diverse portfolio of programmes.
Our&nbsp;Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and Change Delivery Team, part of our Policy, Change and Customer Services, play a key role in delivering priority projects and transformative programmes across the Council.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role 
Our&nbsp;Change Delivery Analyst&nbsp;roles are designed to be&nbsp;multi-disciplinary, offering both&nbsp;flexibility&nbsp;and&nbsp;opportunities for professional growth.
As a Change Delivery Analyst, your immediate focus will be to:
<ul>
<li>Manage small projects independently, or sub-projects as part of a small team, actively participating across the full delivery lifecycle</li>
<li>Apply strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills&nbsp;to drive successful outcomes</li>
<li>Contribute to the development and refinement of our methodologies (e.g. project management, business analysis and change management), incorporating best practices and lessons learned.</li>
</ul>
About you
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate individual to join our Change Delivery Team, someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven to make a real difference in public service.
Key experience and skills we are looking for from the candidate:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience&nbsp;in delivering small projects to completion, with a track record of successful delivery</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills to drive successful outcomes</li>
<li>A&nbsp;collaborative mindset&nbsp;</li>
<li>A&nbsp;genuine passion for delivering meaningful change&nbsp;within a public sector context</li>
<li>Experience in managing stakeholders</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</li>
<li>Working knowledge&nbsp;in one or more of the following areas: business analysis, business change, user-centred design or procurement project management</li>
</ul>
The personal statement within the application process will be part of the shortlisting criteria, so please make sure you tell us how your experience and skills meet the person specification within the job description.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
 To arrange a confidential discussion on this position, please contact Zoe Hobbs - <a href="mailto:zoe.hobbs@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">zoe.hobbs@reading.gov.uk</a> or Nicola Snelling - nicola.snelling @reading.gov.uk 
Closing Date: Thursday 10th July 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 21st July 2025
Interview Process: As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to&nbsp;complete a task. The remainder of the interview will follow a&nbsp;standard question and answer format, focusing on your experience, skills and suitability for the role.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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