Primary Teaching Assistant Reading

Company: Teaching Personnel
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and passionate staff to join our teams supporting SEN and Primary Schools across:

READING, BERKSHIRE

  • Teaching Assistants (TA)
  • Learning Support Assistants (LSA)
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)

Start Date: As soon as vetting is completed

Contract: Flexible roles – long-term, short-term, temporary and permanent opportunities available

You will be working in warm, welcoming and supportive mainstream primary schools and specialist SEN settings, supporting children and young people aged 4–18.

The SEN provisions and specialist schools cater for pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
  • Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • ADHD and associated behavioural needs
  • Sensory processing difficulties

Within our primary schools, you may support pupils on a one-to-one basis, work with small intervention groups, or assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and creating positive learning environments.

All schools provide nurturing, structured environments where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. Staff work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, behaviour specialists and families to provide the most effective holistic support for all students.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
  • Full-time and part-time positions to suit your schedule
  • Specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
  • Experience across both mainstream primary and specialist SEN settings
  • The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are:

  • Passionate about supporting children and young people
  • Patient, empathetic and resilient
  • Flexible and able to adapt to different learning and behavioural needs
  • Confident working independently and as part of a team
  • Experienced in education, childcare, care settings or SEN support (desirable but not essential)
  • For HLTAs: Relevant qualifications and/or experience within education is desirable

Apply today to start your journey with Teaching Personnel and play a vital role in supporting pupils across SEN and Primary Schools in READING, BERKSHIRE!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026