Teaching Assistant SEN at Horizons Ap Academy

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh Trust seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils at Great Hollands Primary School, Bracknell. You will work one-to-one and in small groups to foster an inclusive, engaging classroom where every pupil feels valued and supported.

The role is permanent and full-time (37 hours per week, term-time plus 5 INSET days). You’ll promote positive behaviour and adapt to a range of learning needs to ensure pupils’ wellbeing and progress.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate attitude toward students.
• Experience supporting learning and wellbeing in classroom settings.
• Ability to promote inclusion and positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to engage with teacher-led learning activities.
• Assist class teacher with planned programmes of work and activities.
• Observe and report on pupil progress to teachers.

Job description

39 Days Remaining
39 Days Remaining
Job Reference #
EDV/2026/HAPA/57692
Location
Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TS
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£25,410.00 Annually (Actual)
Garde 5 (SCP 12 - 17) Term time only plus 5 INSET days. 37 hours per week. FTE £29,542. This role will support primary-aged pupils based at our Great Hollands Primary School site in Bracknell.
Hours Per Week
37
Weeks Per Year
39
Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 30th Oct, 2026
Start Date
ASAP
Positions Available
2
Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed

About This Role

We’re looking for a caring and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting students in their learning, development, and wellbeing. In this role, you will work closely with teachers, supporting students both one to one and in small groups to help create an inclusive, engaging classroom where every student feels valued and supported. You’ll play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, building strong relationships, and supporting those with additional needs to deliver tailored support. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and proactive, confident in supporting a range of learning needs, and committed to promoting inclusion and positive behaviour.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 0118 929 6020.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils to engage with teacher-led learning activities and make progress with their learning.
• Work with the class teacher to support planned programmes of work and learning activities.
• Observe pupils’ learning and progress and provide relevant feedback to teachers.
• Prepare and maintain learning resources, classroom materials and visual supports appropriate to pupils’ needs.
• Implement strategies arising from SALT, occupational therapy, clinical and behaviour support.
• Promote inclusion and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs.
• Support positive behaviour, engagement and wellbeing, including recording and reporting behavioural incidents where required.
• Provide for pupils’ welfare, safety and personal care, which may include intimate care, first aid and the administration of medicines in accordance with training and procedures.
• Support pupils during break and lunchtimes and use activities and play to encourage learning and positive interaction.
• Work positively with parents and carers to support effective home-school relationships.
• Contribute to pupil profiles, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.