1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

The Ridgeway Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months
• Actual salary: £19,017 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Fixed term contract for 6 months - 8.30am to 3.30pm, Term-time only - Required September 2026 – 32.5 Hours per week

“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 Key Stage 2. Experience of working with vulnerable and/or SEN children within a primary school is essential.

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

What the school offers its staff

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.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please email Rachel Wiggins – Office Manager at officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk or visit: www.theridgewayprimary.net or call 0118 937 5530 for more information about the school or the role.

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt
Interview date: To be confirmed

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEND 1-1 TA - Job Description.pdf - 101 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Ridgeway Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 405 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Ridgeway Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ridgeway-primary-school

Arranging a visit to The Ridgeway Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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