SEN Practitioner required for September 2026
Alfred Sutton Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,142 - £31,022
What skills and experience we're looking for
- A level 3-qualified teaching assistant (or equivalent experience), with good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Experienced in working with children and confident in planning or leading teaching and learning activities under supervision.
- Skilled at building strong, respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
- Knowledgeable about how to adapt learning to meet individual needs and experienced in supporting pupils to access the curriculum.
- Calm under pressure, organised and able to use observation and assessment to inform practice.
- Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting inclusion and equality for all pupils.
- Have additional training such as bilingual support, sign language, ICT specialism, ELSA qualifications — or a willingness to undertake further professional development.
What the school offers its staff
- A friendly, supportive staff team committed to professional development and collaborative practice.
- The chance to make a measurable difference to pupils’ learning, wellbeing and future chances.
- Ongoing training opportunities and performance management that supports your growth.
- The opportunity to influence classroom practice and contribute to the wider development of our SEN provision.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Alfred Sutton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Alfred Sutton Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 684 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alfred Sutton Primary School website
- Email address
- adecroos@eastreadingfederation.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01189 375411
We are dedicated to providing an outstanding creative curriculum offer in our richly diverse and vibrant over-subscribed three form entry school. Teachers have the opportunity to plan as a team and engage in a range of CPD opportunities which supports our well-developed curriculum and enables children to thrive.
We pride ourselves on our highly supportive, flexible culture: our friendly supportive staff foster a strong sense of community. Our intent, ‘Happy together. Achieving together.’ truly scaffolds everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Alfred Sutton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adecroos@eastreadingfederation.co.uk.
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