Aldryngton Fixed Term SEN Teaching Assistant

Ashridgenursery; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school is seeking a Fixed Term SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The role requires someone committed to making a positive impact on children's learning and development. Training will be provided and offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive professional team

Training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching assistant role or willingness to develop skills.
• Good written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with identified Special Educational Needs.
• Work alongside the staff team to ensure positive learning outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to child development

Positive attitude

Job description

Aldryngton Fixed Term SEN Teaching Assistant

Occupational group

School support

Working pattern

Full time

Term time

Contract type

Fixed term contract

£12.85 per hour

Hours

TBA

Location

Aldryngton Primary School, Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading. Berkshire RG6 7HR

4th September 2025

Job advert

Fixed term SEN teaching assistant required –both full and part-time considered

Required to start as soon as possible

Grade 3 SCP5 - £12.85 per hour

We wish to appoint a teaching assistant to work alongside children with identified Special Educational Needs within the school.

The hours of work will be term time only and timings will be discussed at the interview stage.

We are looking to appoint someone who will:

• Be committed to making a positive impact on a child’s learning, inclusion and wider development and progress.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Form part of an effective staff team
• Have previous experience of such a role / willingness to develop the necessary skill set through the training provided.
• Have a good standard of written and spoken English

We offer:

• A supportive professional team
• Training provided by the school and external agencies
• Staff with a ‘can do’ attitude and a sense of humour

If interested, please contact the school office for further details:

Candidates are advised that applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews arranged accordingly. Therefore early applications are recommended.

Closing Date: 30th June 2025 at 9.00am

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with Aldryngton’s policies and procedures. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role. The school will request references before interview.