SEND Learning Support Assistant - Coley Primary
Coley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2025
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: 28.75 hours a week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Actual salary
- £16,075 to £17,022 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hours: Part-time, 28.75 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:15 (Term-time only, excluding INSET days)Fixed-Term: Maternity Cover December 2025 – December 2026
Do you have patience, positivity, and a passion for making a difference?
We’re looking for a SEND Learning Support Assistant. This is a fantastic maternity cover opportunity to support children with additional needs, including autism, in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
What we’re looking for:
• Someone caring, therapeutic, and resilient
• Experience working with children with SEND (especially autism)
• A commitment to inclusion and teamwork
• Enthusiasm and a “can-do” attitude
If you love helping children thrive and believe every child deserves the best, we’d love to meet you!
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Be part of a supportive, friendly team
• Make a real impact every single day
• Enjoy a role that’s rewarding and full of purpose
Estimated Monthly Take-Home:£1,100 – £1,200 (after typical deductions for tax, NI, and Local Government Pension)
Please note:
This is a rough estimate based on standard assumptions, including current tax thresholds, an average pension contribution rate, and a standard tax code. Actual take-home pay may vary depending on individual circumstances, tax codes, and pension choices. This figure should not be considered a guarantee.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed!
Call us on 0118 937 5461 to arrange a visit.
Closing date: 20th November 2025Interviews: 27th November 2025
Apply today:
Download an application pack from our website or emailbursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk.Please return completed applications to Miss Goldring, School Business Manager (ideally via email).Please note: CVs cannot be accepted – Reading Borough Council application forms only.
Safeguarding Statement:
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for successful candidates
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Coley Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 260 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Coley Primary School website
- Email address
- bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk
Coley Primary is a friendly, multicultural, one form entry town center school in Reading.
Arranging a visit to Coley Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk.
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