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Teaching assistant for SEN child

South Lake Primary School

Reading

Salary
£17,170 a year (actual)
Contract
Fixed term
Applications close
19 Nov 2026

Job details

Salary
£17,170 a year (actual)Advert says: £17,170.00 Annually (Actual)
Location
Reading
Contract
Fixed term
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
19 Nov 2026

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About the role

Required as soon as possible - 5 days per week term time only FTE Salary £25,583 pa, pro rata (£17,170 actual) 28 hours 15 mins per week (9am - 3.15pm, Monday - Friday) We are looking for a professional, caring and motivated individual to join our team to support a SEN named child until end of term 16th July 2027 - this is a fixed term contract. We are looking for someone who enjoys the challenge and rewards of working with children with special educational needs. You must be well motivated and used to working autonomously. It is essential you are calm, patient, encouraging and resourceful. Applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date. To start: As soon as possible (once DBS checks and pre-employment checks have been undertaken) The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and online check. Further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

About South Lake Primary School

Employer name
South Lake Primary School
Employer type
Academy (converter)
Address
Campbell Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3NA
Phase
Primary

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Location

Campbell Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3NA

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Job reference
teaching-assistant-for-sen-child
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School
Posted by the original source
5 Nov 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs
7 Nov 2026

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