SEN Teaching Assistant – Reading
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Location: Reading
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible supply
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in a child’s educational journey? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Reading.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support due to a variety of needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. You may work on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping students to access learning and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with SEN in both classroom and intervention settings
- Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
- Help manage behaviour in line with school policies
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Monitor and report on student progress and wellbeing
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (preferred but not essential)
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, TA qualification) are desirable
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of school settings
Whether you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to start a career in education, Teaching Personnel can help you take the next step.
Apply today to begin your rewarding journey in supporting young learners in Reading.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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