SEND Teaching Assistant

Reed; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent after 12 weeks

Professional development

Supportive team

Stability in role

Job summary

Reed is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Reading, England. This full-time role (5 days per week) offers a temp-to-perm pathway after a 12-week probation, with daily rates of £100–£130 depending on experience.

You will support pupils with a range of needs, including autism and complex learning difficulties, working closely with teachers, therapists and families to enable progress in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are important.
• Ability to support learning and behaviour strategies under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom and during specialist activities.
• Encourage independence, communication and social development.
• Assist with individual learning programmes and behaviour support.
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to track progress.

Skills

Teaching

Special Needs

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Full Time 5 Days Per Week Temp to Perm Opportunity £100 to £130 per day depending upon experience!

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, severe and profound learning difficulties, and complex needs.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with the opportunity to move onto a permanent contract after a successful 12-week temporary period.

About the School

The school is recognised for its nurturing, inclusive, and pupil-centred approach. Leaders and staff are committed to ensuring every child is empowered to achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. The school's ethos centres around developing confidence, communication, independence, and preparing pupils for future success.

Recent inspection findings highlighted:

• A calm, positive and purposeful learning environment.
• Highly dedicated staff who place pupils' individual needs at the heart of everything they do.
• Strong behaviour support strategies that help pupils feel safe, secure and ready to learn.
• Excellent partnerships between staff, families and external professionals.
• A culture of inclusion where every pupil is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils within the classroom and during specialist learning activities.
• Encourage independence, communication and social development.
• Assist with individual learning programmes and behaviour support strategies.
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and families to support pupil progress.

We Are Looking For

• A caring, patient and resilient individual.
• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting learners with special educational needs.
• The ability to build positive relationships and celebrate every achievement.

What We Offer

• Full-time work, 5 days per week.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.
• Ongoing support and professional development.
• The chance to work within a highly supportive and collaborative team.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference.