1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – The Ridgeway Primary School

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for The Ridgeway Primary School in Reading to support a child in Year 3. The role is fixed-term for six months, term-time only, 32.5 hours per week, with start ASAP.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to deliver targeted SEN support, maintain a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment, and contribute to pupil progress and wellbeing. Interview dates will be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children in a primary school setting.
• Patient and self-motivated to support a child in Year 3.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support a child in Year 3 with SEN needs in a primary classroom.
• Deliver targeted SEN activities in collaboration with the teacher.
• Help maintain an inclusive, caring learning environment and monitor progress.

Skills

Nurturing approach

Inclusive approach

Engage children in learning

Relationship building

Communication with parents/colleagues

Job description

Reading Borough Council

Fixed Term Contract for 6 months – 8.30am to 3.30pm – 32.5 Hours per week – term-time only – Required ASAP

Contract Details

• Fixed Term
• Part Time
• Temporary
• Term Time only
• Reading
• Posted 1 week ago
• £19,017 Per year £ / Year
• Closes: 27 September 2026

“The Ridgeway Primary is an inclusive place with a strong caring ethos. The school has high expectations for its pupils across all aspects of school life. The environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are rightly confident that staff will support them if they have any worries. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.” (Ofsted January 2025)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 3. Experience of working with SEN children within a primary school would be beneficial.

We Are Looking For a Professional Who

• has a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;
• can positively engage and support children with their learning;
• has high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;
• can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt

Interview date: To be confirmed

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.