1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant

The Coombes Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,310.00 - £18,600.00 Annually (Actual)

1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary

1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant

Permanent, Term Time Only

Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:20pm

Required to start October/November 2025

Grade 3 SCP 5-6 FTE £25,584 - £25,989 (Actual Annual Salary £18,310 - £18,600)

We are seeking a creative, passionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The role will be based in key stage 1 & 2 and will support children with a range of additional educational needs to learn and develop alongside their peers in class.

The role will be part of our inclusion team and be well supported by our SENDCo, teachers, nurture assistant and senior leaders. As part of our inclusion team team, you will benefit from the opportunity to develop your practice among our friendly, experienced staff, who are committed to providing the best learning experiences for all our children.

The Coombes Church of England Primary School is a friendly primary school with a strong, caring Christian Ethos. The team work together to ensure a supportive, fun working environment is provided, where all staff flourish in their role and everyone is valued. High quality teaching and learning are central to all that we do at The Coombes, this is achieved through regular training and support provided by the leadership team, as well as through our wide-variety of partnerships.

As a school within The Keys Academy Trust, the successful applicant will have access to a broad range of high-quality professional development, benefit from a working alongside our experienced SENDCo and Trust colleagues, as well as benefit from career opportunities within The Trust.

You will have the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm and commitment to deliver outstanding learning opportunities to children with additional learning needs. You will deliver a wide-range of support and share best practice in Teaching and Learning approaches to ensure the children in your care flourish.

We can offer:

Confident engaged children who are keen to learn and take pride in the work they produce.

The opportunity to work alongside staff across all schools within The Keys Academy Trust.

A commitment to professional development for all staff.

Excellent teaching resources and working environment.

Excellent collaboration between schools in the MAT.

Work within our beautiful and unique school site.

Staff health & wellbeing package.

Free onsite car parking.

Become part of a dedicated and supportive community.

The successful candidate will have:

High expectations of all pupils and their own professional conduct.

Experience with, or willingness to develop skills in supporting children with additional learning needs.

Commitment to outstanding teaching and learning.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to book a visit or please contact operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Coombes Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 374 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Coombes Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-coombes-church-of-england-primary-school

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