SEND Learning Support Assistant - Part-Time, Term-Time

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 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