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1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

The Ridgeway Primary School · Reading · Reading

Job description

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:

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

    The Ridgeway Primary School

    Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11

    Not rated
    Pupils
    405
    Avg teacher salary
    £45,444
    Pupil:teacher ratio
    19.1:1

    Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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    Ofsted rating key

    OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

    Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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    Reading, Reading, RG2 8JD

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    Contract
    Fixed term or temporary
    Working pattern
    Part time
    Posted
    4 September 2026
    Closing date
    27 September 2026

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