1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School


Company:	Reading Borough Council
Salary:	£19,017 to £19,017 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG2 8JD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Fixed Term Contract for 6 months - 8.30am to 3.30pm – 32.5 Hours per week – term-time only - Required ASAP

“The Ridgeway Primary is an inclusive place with a strong caring ethos. The school has high expectations for its pupils across all aspects of school life. The environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are rightly confident that staff will support them if they have any worries. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.” (Ofsted January 2025)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 3. Experience of working with SEN children within a primary school would be beneficial.

In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development.

We are looking for a professional who:

has a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;

can positively engage and support children with their learning;

has high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;

can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.

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