Intervention and Inclusion Para-Educator (SEND Unit)
Waingels, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,375.94 - £23,849.70 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 4 SCP 7 to 11 (£26,403 to £28,142 FTE)
Intervention and Inclusion Para-Educator (SEND Unit) job summary
Intervention and Inclusion Para-Educator (Waingels Thrive Centre)
Full time, permanent position
Term time only plus 3 inset days
Grade 4 SCP 7 to 11
Actual salary of £22,375.94 to £23,849.70 per annum
ASAP Start
Waingels Thrive Centre is a SEND Designated Unit for up to 25 EHCP students with complex Speech, Language and Social Communication Needs, including those with a diagnosis of autism or currently on an assessment pathway.
As an integral part of Waingels, the Thrive Centre shares the mainstream school’s vision to be a fully inclusive community where everyone belongs, thrives and succeeds. We are committed to enabling every student to feel valued, understood and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Waingels Thrive Centre is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Intervention & Inclusion Para‑Educator to join our Thrive team in developing this new and exciting provision. This is a vital role supporting students with personalised learning needs and ensuring they have every opportunity to thrive, both academically and socially.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of our new SEND designated unit in its earliest stages. Working under the direction of the Thrive Centre manager, you will play a key part in delivering high‑quality support, delivering 1:1 interventions and helping to uphold the school’s high expectations of behaviour, engagement and progress. You may also be deployed in the main school when required, either to support unit students to access mainstream lessons, or to support mainstream students as directed.
In this varied and rewarding position, you will be required to:
- Support students through one‑to‑one and small‑group intervention work
- Assist in preparing, delivering and monitoring personalised learning activities and materials
- Contribute to behaviour support, emotional wellbeing and positive student engagement in line with Thrive Centre policies
- Provide occasional short-term teacher cover within the Thrive Centre and supervise work as directed
- Assist with classroom organisation, resources, record‑keeping and day‑to‑day administrative tasks
- Support students during social times, ensuring a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents and professionals involved in the student’s learning journey
About You
We are looking for someone who is motivated, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people. You will have:
Essential:
- 5 GCSEs including English & Maths (grade C/4 or above)
- A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- Experience working with children or young people
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A flexible, constructive and positive approach to supporting students with a range of needs
- A high level of professionalism, confidentiality and safeguarding awareness
Desirable:
- Experience working in a secondary school with SEND students
- Knowledge of autism and experience of working with autistic students
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
How to Apply
Our staff and students are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look round before applying. Additionally, please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation with a hiring manager.
Contact: Mollie Williams (HR Administrator)
Phone number: 0118 969 0336
Email: HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk.
All of our vacancies are advertised on My New Term and we can only accept applications that are submitted via this platform.
We will review applications as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The school is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Waingels
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1421 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Waingels website
Waingels is a very successful 11 to 18 Comprehensive school serving its local community. Our successes and achievements can be attributed to our commitment to establish and grow a Better Never Stops culture, providing a safe, inclusive and rich learning environment where students feel safe and valued, founded on respectful relationships for all. Our ethos and culture are values based. We set high standards and expect all our students and staff to be respectful, kind, resilient and proud of our school, our achievements and our community.
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