SEND Learning Support Assistant (One-to-One) - Coley Primary School

Coley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Term time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - August 2027
• Actual salary: £16,823 to £17,133 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm - Term time only (excluding INSET days) - Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027At Coley Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are looking for a caring and committed SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs.

This rewarding role involves supporting a child throughout the school day; helping them access learning, develop confidence, build positive relationships and feel a genuine sense of belonging within our school community.

Working closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO, you will use our relational and therapeutic approach to support the child's emotional wellbeing, learning and personal development.

We are looking for someone who:
- Is warm, patient, calm and nurturing
- Has experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEND
- Can build positive and trusting relationships
- Supports inclusion and believes every child can succeed
- Works well as part of a team
- Is resilient, reflective and willing to learn
- Shares our commitment to helping children feel safe, understood and successful

Living Our Coley Values
At Coley Primary School, our values shape everything we do:
Belonging - helping every child feel included and valued
Respect - treating every child with dignity and understanding
Honesty - communicating openly and building trust
Curiosity - noticing and responding thoughtfully to children's needs
Courage - providing steady support through challenges
Pride - celebrating growth and achievement every day

Why Join Coley?
Join a supportive and friendly staff team
- Work in a school that values relationships and emotional wellbeing
- Receive training and development opportunities
- Make a genuine difference to a child's life every day
- Be part of an inclusive school community where every child matters

What the school offers its staff

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Download an application pack from our website https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk or email bursar@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.

Coley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEND Learning Support Assistant - Job Description.pdf - 200 KB (opens in new tab)

About Coley Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 250 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Coley Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coley-primary-school

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 jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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