Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Reading School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  3 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15,728.00 - £15,728.00 Annually (Actual) Grade: RS03 Point 8; Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,823 per annum; Actual Salary: £15,728 per annum

Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) job summary

Working as part of a dedicated and friendly team, under the direction of the Head of Student Support, we have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Associate Staff to cover a period of maternity leave. You will support a caseload of students, run group activities and associated administration.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good interpersonal skills.
• Confident working independently.
• Works successfully as a member of a team.
• Is able to work in a fast moving, and sometimes changing, environment, can evidence independent working and shows a flexible approach to supporting students.
• Is keen to learn about special educational needs and education.

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2026, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State Secondary School of the Year.

We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

Application Forms will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Hours of work: 25 hours per week (5 hours per day, Mon to Fri - exact hours to be discussed at interview)

Grade: RS03 Point 8

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,823 per annum; Actual Salary: £15,728 per annum

This is a fixed term appointment to cover Maternity Leave (1 - 2 terms).

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 3 June

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Reading School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and complete relevant pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy can be found on our website.

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 Reading School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1129 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Reading School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reading-school

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2025, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State School of the Year.

We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

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