SEN TA – Secondary School (Reading) | Career Growth

Academics; Reading; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated Academics consultant

Opportunities in Reading schools

Career progression in education

Job summary

Academics is partnering with welcoming secondary schools in Reading to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants. You will support students with a range of learning needs, collaborating with teachers and the SEN team to tailor support and monitor progress.

This role offers ongoing professional development, a dedicated consultant, and opportunities to work in supportive schools across Reading, with competitive daily pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Qualifications in education, childcare or SEN are advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN in the classroom to access learning and achieve goals.
• Assist with personalised learning plans and behaviour support strategies.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups to build confidence, independence and engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to monitor progress and adapt support.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Provide personal care or mobility support where required.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with staff and parents.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Caring and patience

Resilience

Education

Education/childcare/SEN qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Academics is partnering with welcoming secondary schools in Reading to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants. You will support students with a range of learning needs, collaborating with teachers and the SEN team to tailor support and monitor progress.

This role offers ongoing professional development, a dedicated consultant, and opportunities to work in supportive schools across Reading, with competitive daily pay based on experience.