1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

Fixed Term Contract for 6 months - 8.30am to 3.30pm – 32.5 Hours per week – term-time only - Required ASAP

“The Ridgeway Primary is an inclusive place with a strong caring ethos. The school has high expectations for its pupils across all aspects of school life. The environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are rightly confident that staff will support them if they have any worries. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.” (Ofsted January 2025)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 3. Experience of working with SEN children within a primary school would be beneficial.

In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development.

We are looking for a professional who:

1. has a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;
2. can positively engage and support children with their learning;
3. has high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;
4. can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.

Please email [email removed] for an application pack, job description and person specification. Visit the school website for more information - https://www.theridgewayprimary.net

Applicants are encouraged to come and have a look around our school. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt
Interview date: To be confirmed

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.