SEND Learning Support Assistant (One-to-One) – Coley Primary School

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a caring and committed SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs at Coley Primary School. The role is 28.75 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm, fixed term until 31 August 2027.

You will support the child throughout the school day, helping them access learning, build confidence and belonging, working with the Class Teacher and SENCO using our relational and therapeutic approach

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEND.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Commitment to helping children feel safe, understood and successful.

Responsibilities

• 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, using our relational and therapeutic approach to support the child’s emotional wellbeing, learning and personal development.

Skills

Warm and patient demeanor

Experience with children

Relationship building

Inclusion support

Team player

Resilient and reflective

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Reading Borough Council

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 2027

• Fixed Term
• Part Time
• Temporary
• Term Time only
• Reading
• Posted 3 days ago
• £16,823 to £17,133 Per year £ / Year
• Closes: 1 November 2026

At 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.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• 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

At Coley Primary School, our values shape everything we do:

• 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

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Coley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks.