Teaching Assistant 1:1 with a SEND pupil - Geoffrey Field Junior School

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Reading is seeking a dedicated individual to work with children, especially those with special needs. This part-time role requires a passion for creating positive learning experiences, alongside strong English and Maths skills. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and able to work independently or as part of a team, ensuring calmness under pressure. The position is fixed-term until July 2026, requiring an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with special needs.
• Strong English and Maths skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide best experiences and learning opportunities for children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Adapt to the needs of individual children.

Skills

Experience with children, particularly with special needs

Good levels of English

Good levels of Maths

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

28.75 hours per week - Term Time only - Fixed Term until 22 July 2026 (linked to named pupil on role) - Required 5th January 2026 (or sooner if available)

• Has experience of working with children, particularly those with special needs
• Is passionate about giving all children the best experiences, opportunities, and learning
• Has good levels of English and Maths
• Can work independently and use their own initiative as well as work as part of a team
• Is flexible and adaptable
• Is unflappable and remains calm under pressure
• An enhanced disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be sought from the successful candidate and shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search
• Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.