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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reading Borough Council
Support Assistants work Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.15pm, 31.25 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days
- Part Time
- Permanent
- Term Time only
- Reading
- Posted 2 days ago
- £19,703 Per year £ / Year
- Closes: 29 November 2026
We’re a vibrant, friendly SEN school supporting over 260 pupils aged 3 – 19 with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities.
We offer small, well‑resourced classes and a truly inclusive approach to learning—both inside and outside the classroom.
What you’ll doYou’ll work in the classroom as part of a team, supporting children with their learning, care needs, communication and behaviour. You’ll help pupils achieve their potential, whether that’s reading a new word, exploring the local area, or just making them smile.
No two days are the same, and the work is as rewarding as it is varied.
Who we’re looking forWe’re looking for caring, patient, and enthusiastic people who are keen to support children with special educational needs. Experience is great, but not essential as full training is provided.
- Calm, positive and resilient
- A great team player with a sense of humour
- Able to communicate clearly and confidently
- Comfortable using basic ICT
- Physically fit and ready to be hands on
- A friendly, supportive staff team
- Term‑time hours that fit around family life
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme – counselling, GP line, physio and more
- Paid well‑being day after 1 years’ service
- On‑site parking and good public transport links
- Social events, free tea/coffee, and paid staff lunches available
- Pension scheme (including death in service)
- Access to cycle scheme and Blue Light Card
- Flu and Hep B jabs paid for
- 5‑day long service reward after 10 years’ service
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 30th November 2026.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks including online searches.
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