SEND Learning Support Assistant (One-to-One) - Coley Primary School


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 6AZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm - Term time only (excluding INSET days) - Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027At Coley Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are looking for a caring and committed SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs.

This rewarding role involves supporting a child throughout the school day; helping them access learning, develop confidence, build positive relationships and feel a genuine sense of belonging within our school community.

Working closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO, you will use our relational and therapeutic approach to support the child's emotional wellbeing, learning and personal development.

We are looking for someone who:

- Is warm, patient, calm and nurturing

- Has experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEND

- Can build positive and trusting relationships

- Supports inclusion and believes every child can succeed

- Works well as part of a team

- Is resilient, reflective and willing to learn

- Shares our commitment to helping children feel safe, understood and successful

Living Our Coley Values

At Coley Primary School, our values shape everything we do:

Belonging - helping every child feel included and valued

Respect - treating every child with dignity and understanding

Honesty - communicating openly and building trust

Curiosity - noticing and responding thoughtfully to children's needs

Courage - providing steady support through challenges

Pride - celebrating growth and achievement every day

Why Join Coley?

Join a supportive and friendly staff team

- Work in a school that values relationships and emotional wellbeing

- Receive training and development opportunities

- Make a genuine difference to a child's life every day

- Be part of an inclusive school community where every child matters

What the school offers its staff

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Download an application pack from our website https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk or email bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk

Please return completed applications to Miss Goldring, School Business Manager (ideally via email).

Please note: CVs cannot be accepted – Reading Borough Council application forms only.

Coley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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