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SEND Teaching AssistantAffinity Workforce • Reading, ENG, GB
SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Affinity Workforce • Reading, ENG, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

\n\n SEN Teaching Assistant\n

Location: Reading
Job Type: Flexible Supply / Long‑Term / Temp‑to‑Perm
Pay: Competitive, paid weekly

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Affinity Workforce is working in partnership with a primary school and Multi Academy Trust in Reading, and we are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs.

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We have a high demand for staff, offering both flexible day‑to‑day work and longer‑term placements. Whether you're looking for immediate shifts, 1:1 support roles, or something more consistent, we can help find the right opportunity for you.

\n Key Responsibilities:\n
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  • Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 or small‑group basis
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  • Assisting pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation
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  • Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
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  • Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs to follow EHCPs and support plans
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  • Encouraging independence, engagement, and positive behaviour
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  • Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality
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\n Requirements:\n
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  • Experience working with children or young people with SEN (essential)
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  • Experience in a school or educational setting (preferred)
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  • A patient, caring, and proactive approach
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  • Reliability and strong communication skills
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  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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\n What We Offer:\n
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  • A dedicated consultant specialising in SEND and education recruitment
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  • Flexible work to suit your availability
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  • Opportunities for short‑term, long‑term, and temp‑to‑perm placements
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  • Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
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  • Competitive weekly pay
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  • A supportive, friendly team and ongoing career guidance
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\n Interested?\n

Apply today, and we'll be in touch for an informal chat about SEN TA roles in Reading that match your experience and availability.

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Affinity Workforce are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicates will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involved working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

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This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Workforce operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents ang eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had a notification from us within 30 days, please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your on details on file for future opportunities.

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Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.
\n All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

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