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Coley Primary School; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Coley Primary School in Reading is seeking a caring SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs. The role runs 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm, term time only (excluding INSET days).

Contract is fixed term until 31 August 2027. You will work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to support the child’s emotional wellbeing, learning and personal development, helping them feel safe, included and valued within our school

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEND.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Commitment to inclusion and believing every child can succeed.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Is resilient, reflective and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs.
• Support the child throughout the school day to access learning and develop confidence.
• Work with class teacher and SENCO to support emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Relationship building

Inclusive mindset

Team player

Resilient & reflective

Job description

28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm - Term time only (excluding INSET days) - Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027At Coley Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a caring and committed SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs.

This rewarding role involves supporting a child throughout the school day; helping them access learning, develop confidence, build positive relationships and feel a genuine sense of belonging within our school community.

Working closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO, you will use our relational and therapeutic approach to support the child's emotional wellbeing, learning and personal development.

Is warm, patient, calm and nurturing

• - Has experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEND
• - Can build positive and trusting relationships
• - Supports inclusion and believes every child can succeed
• - Works well as part of a team
• - Is resilient, reflective and willing to learn

Shares our commitment to helping children feel safe, understood and successful

Living Our Coley Values

• Belonging - helping every child feel included and valued
• Respect - treating every child with dignity and understanding
• Honesty - communicating openly and building trust
• Curiosity - noticing and responding thoughtfully to children's needs
• Courage - providing steady support through challenges
• Pride - celebrating growth and achievement every day

Why Join Coley?

Join a supportive and friendly staff team

• - Work in a school that values relationships and emotional wellbeing
• - Receive training and development opportunities
• - Make a genuine difference to a child's life every day- Be part of an inclusive school community where every child matters