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SEND Learning Support Assistant (One-to-One) - Coley Primary School

Coley Primary School · Reading · Reading

Job description

28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm - Term time only (excluding INSET days) - Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027At Coley Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are looking for a caring and committed SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs.

This rewarding role involves supporting a child throughout the school day; helping them access learning, develop confidence, build positive relationships and feel a genuine sense of belonging within our school community.

Working closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO, you will use our relational and therapeutic approach to support the child's emotional wellbeing, learning and personal development.

We are looking for someone who:
- Is warm, patient, calm and nurturing
- Has experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEND
- Can build positive and trusting relationships
- Supports inclusion and believes every child can succeed
- Works well as part of a team
- Is resilient, reflective and willing to learn
- Shares our commitment to helping children feel safe, understood and successful

Living Our Coley Values
At Coley Primary School, our values shape everything we do:
Belonging - helping every child feel included and valued
Respect - treating every child with dignity and understanding
Honesty - communicating openly and building trust
Curiosity - noticing and responding thoughtfully to children's needs
Courage - providing steady support through challenges
Pride - celebrating growth and achievement every day

Why Join Coley?
Join a supportive and friendly staff team
- Work in a school that values relationships and emotional wellbeing
- Receive training and development opportunities
- Make a genuine difference to a child's life every day
- Be part of an inclusive school community where every child matters

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About this school

Coley Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
260
Avg teacher salary
£46,584
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.7:1

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, RG1 6AZ

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
21 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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