1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ridgeway Primary School in Reading is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil. The role is part-time, 32.5 hours per week, fixed-term for 6 months, with term-time support and potential for ongoing training.

Ideal candidates will have prior SEN experience in a primary setting, a patient and self-motivated approach, and a commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing. Applications welcome ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEN children within a primary school is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support a child in Year 3.
• Assist with learning activities and routines.
• Promote inclusive education and positive behavior.

Skills

SEN experience

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £19,017 Per year

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Fixed-Term / Part-Time

Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

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

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.

In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development.

• 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.