The Keys Academy Trust
About The Keys Academy Trust
WELCOME TO THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
The Keys Academy Trust is committed to securing the very best
educational outcomes for our pupils. The Keys is a family of thirteen distinctive
schools rooted at the heart of the communities they serve. All our schools have
aligned values and share a common vision to aspire to the provision of
excellent learning and pastoral care for pupils and staff, which unlocks future
life chances for all.
Our universal offer to all staff is built on a
commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth for you.
Whether you work in a classroom, office, kitchen, or school grounds, you are a
vital part of our community, and we are here to help you thrive.
This offer ensures that every staff member -
regardless of role or career stage - has access to high-quality training,
meaningful collaboration, wellbeing support, and clear development pathways.
While structured career pathways provide additional
progression opportunities, our universal offer guarantees ongoing professional
learning, collaboration, and support for everyone.
Some of our other staff benefits include:
- Access to our excellent career pathway, including National Professional Qualification
- Collaboration and networks across the Trust
- A central suite of CPD and bespoke support
- Wellbeing package for all staff
- Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers Pension
- Continuous Service
- Enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and sick pay
- Holiday entitlement
The Trust is always seeking dynamic, committed and
skilled members of staff to join our forward thinking, supportive and
collaborative teams in both our schools and central team.
The Keys Academy Trust Vacancies
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant (TAs) to support teaching and learning within our two schools and help secure excellent emotional and academic outcomes for p...
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £25,584.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only (Actual salary - 27.5 hours - Range - £15,900 - £16,151)
Lunchtime Controller
Lunchtime Controller
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
We are looking for enthusiastic lunchtime controllers to join our friendly, supportive staff. Come and “let your light shine” at our wonderful infant and nursery school!
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,584.00 Annually (FTE)
Term Time only (actual salary - £4336.00)
Wrap Around Care Play Worker
Wrap Around Care Play Worker
Sonning Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire
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Sonning Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire
As a playworker you will assist with day-to-day activities, providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities within the framework of the school’s policies an...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,802.00 Annually (FTE)
Additional information: Please be aware that salary arrangements for under 18s will be based on National Minimum Wage for 16-17 year olds at £8.00 per hour.
Governor
Governor
Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
Are you passionate about primary education and keen to make a real difference in your community? We are seeking a Foundation Governor to join the Local Governing Body (LGB) of Polehampton Church of En...
- Permanent | Not Applicable
- Voluntary
KS2 Class Teacher
KS2 Class Teacher
Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
Polehampton Church of England Junior School is looking for an exceptional teacher to take up this exciting opportunity to join their supportive and friendly team. The role will involve working with o...
- Temporary | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
KS1 Class Teacher (MAT Leave)
KS1 Class Teacher (MAT Leave)
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
Polehampton Church of England Infant School is looking for an exceptional teacher to take up this exciting opportunity to join their supportive and friendly team. The role will involve working with o...
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant and 1 to 1 support for children with SEND. (Earliest start date: June 1st 2026. Latest start date: September 2nd 2026.)
Teaching Assistant and 1 to 1 support for children with SEND. (Earliest start date: June 1st 2026. Latest start date: September 2nd 2026.)
Sonning Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire
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Sonning Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire
We are looking for a teaching assistant to work supporting the class teacher and the individual needs of all children within the class and also with a child with additional needs.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £16,859.50 Annually (Actual)
Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6 depdendent on experience and skillset. FTE £25,584.00 Salary based on 29 hours 10 mins hours per week. 08:30 - 15:20 (1 hr lunch)
Nursery Wraparound Care Educator
Nursery Wraparound Care Educator
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
As part of our Polehampton offer, we are excited to announce the opening of our new nursery provision from 01 September. Pupils from 3 years old initially will be admitted to Polehampton Nursery, with...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,584.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only, actual salary for 20 hr/week role £11,563 - £11,746
Early Years Educator (EYE)
Early Years Educator (EYE)
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
As part of our Polehampton offer, we are excited to announce the opening of our new nursery provision from 1st September 2026. Pupils from 3 years old initially will be admitted to Polehampton Nursery...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only. 35 hours per week including 30 minutes lunch break - actual salary £20,884 - £22,259
Nursery Wraparound Care Supervisor
Nursery Wraparound Care Supervisor
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
As part of our Polehampton offer, we are excited to announce the opening of our new nursery provision from 1st September 2026. Pupils from 3 years old initially will be admitted to Polehampton Nursery...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
20 hrs per week, term time only - actual salary £11,934-£12,720
Trainee Teacher
Trainee Teacher
Uplands Primary School and Nursery, Sandhurst, Berkshire
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Uplands Primary School and Nursery, Sandhurst, Berkshire
Trainee Teacher at Forest Learning Alliance
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Part of The Keys Academy Trust
The Keys Academy Trust Vacancies
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant (TAs) to support teaching and learning within our two schools and help secure excellent emotional and academic outcomes for p...
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £25,584.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only (Actual salary - 27.5 hours - Range - £15,900 - £16,151)
Lunchtime Controller
Lunchtime Controller
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
We are looking for enthusiastic lunchtime controllers to join our friendly, supportive staff. Come and “let your light shine” at our wonderful infant and nursery school!
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,584.00 Annually (FTE)
Term Time only (actual salary - £4336.00)
Wrap Around Care Play Worker
Wrap Around Care Play Worker
Sonning Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire
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Sonning Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire
As a playworker you will assist with day-to-day activities, providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities within the framework of the school’s policies an...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,802.00 Annually (FTE)
Additional information: Please be aware that salary arrangements for under 18s will be based on National Minimum Wage for 16-17 year olds at £8.00 per hour.
Governor
Governor
Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
Are you passionate about primary education and keen to make a real difference in your community? We are seeking a Foundation Governor to join the Local Governing Body (LGB) of Polehampton Church of En...
- Permanent | Not Applicable
- Voluntary
KS2 Class Teacher
KS2 Class Teacher
Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Reading, Berkshire
Polehampton Church of England Junior School is looking for an exceptional teacher to take up this exciting opportunity to join their supportive and friendly team. The role will involve working with o...
- Temporary | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
KS1 Class Teacher (MAT Leave)
KS1 Class Teacher (MAT Leave)
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
Polehampton Church of England Infant School is looking for an exceptional teacher to take up this exciting opportunity to join their supportive and friendly team. The role will involve working with o...
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant and 1 to 1 support for children with SEND. (Earliest start date: June 1st 2026. Latest start date: September 2nd 2026.)
Teaching Assistant and 1 to 1 support for children with SEND. (Earliest start date: June 1st 2026. Latest start date: September 2nd 2026.)
Sonning Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire
-
Sonning Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire
We are looking for a teaching assistant to work supporting the class teacher and the individual needs of all children within the class and also with a child with additional needs.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £16,859.50 Annually (Actual)
Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6 depdendent on experience and skillset. FTE £25,584.00 Salary based on 29 hours 10 mins hours per week. 08:30 - 15:20 (1 hr lunch)
Nursery Wraparound Care Educator
Nursery Wraparound Care Educator
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
As part of our Polehampton offer, we are excited to announce the opening of our new nursery provision from 01 September. Pupils from 3 years old initially will be admitted to Polehampton Nursery, with...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,584.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only, actual salary for 20 hr/week role £11,563 - £11,746
Early Years Educator (EYE)
Early Years Educator (EYE)
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
As part of our Polehampton offer, we are excited to announce the opening of our new nursery provision from 1st September 2026. Pupils from 3 years old initially will be admitted to Polehampton Nursery...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only. 35 hours per week including 30 minutes lunch break - actual salary £20,884 - £22,259
Nursery Wraparound Care Supervisor
Nursery Wraparound Care Supervisor
Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire
As part of our Polehampton offer, we are excited to announce the opening of our new nursery provision from 1st September 2026. Pupils from 3 years old initially will be admitted to Polehampton Nursery...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
20 hrs per week, term time only - actual salary £11,934-£12,720
Trainee Teacher
Trainee Teacher
Uplands Primary School and Nursery, Sandhurst, Berkshire
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Uplands Primary School and Nursery, Sandhurst, Berkshire
Trainee Teacher at Forest Learning Alliance
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of The Keys Academy Trust
Are you looking for a different role at The Keys Academy Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
