Special needs teaching assistants Work, Jobs in Reading, Brk (with Salaries)

Learning Support Assistants
Activate Learning —Reading
- £12.71 - £13.54 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Teaching Assistant
Lambs Lane Primary School —Reading
- £25,583 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- School
Teaching Assistant
Greenshaw Learning Trust —Reading
- £21,719 - £26,403 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Teaching
Teaching Assistant
Tadley Court School —Tadley
- £13.45 - £13.65 an hour
- Experience working with children
- School
- Paid training
3d
Teaching Assistant
Amegreen Children's Services —Englefield
- £23,500 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
SEN Teaching Assistant – Reading, UK
Quantum Scholars —Reading
- £83 - £100 a day
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- School
4d
Specialist Support Assistant (LSA)
Manor Green School —Maidenhead
- From £21,367 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Teaching Assistant (SEND Unit)
Waingels —Reading
- £21,681.01 - £22,025.08 a year
- Call to connect
- Classroom experience
- School
1:1 Part-time Teaching Assistant
ACS International Schools —Egham
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d
Long-Term Supply Teachers Wanted – Berkshire Region
Quantum Scholars —Reading
- £160 - £230 a day
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Maths
- Business
5d
Learning Support Assistant – SEP 2026 start
Quantum Scholars —Wokingham
- £25 - £35 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
- School
- Flexible schedule
5d
SEN Teaching Assistant
The Loddon School® —Hook
- £25,447 - £26,793 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
13d
Learning Assistant (ASD & Mental health)
Baker Education —Basingstoke
- £25,447 - £26,793 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- English
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
6d
SEN Behaviour Support Assistant (Full-Time)
Aspira Eduction —Cowley Marsh
- Up to £105 a day
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- School
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
EOTAS Learning Support Assistant
Quantum Scholars —Wokingham
- £25 - £35 an hour
- Part-time
- School
5d
Alexander First School - Teaching Assistant
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead —Windsor
- Full-time
- School
Teaching Assistant
Juniper House School —Englefield
- Up to £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Teaching Assistants & Support Workers – Berkshire
Quantum Scholars —Maidenhead
- £80 - £130 a day
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Business
- Communication skills
5d
Unqualified Teaching Assistant - September Start
Envision Education UK —Slough
- £80 - £100 a day
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- School
11d
Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start
Envision Education UK —Maidenhead
- £80 - £100 a day
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- School
11d

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Learning Support Assistants

Activate Learning -
Reading

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£12.71 - £13.54 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with disabilities
GCSE
Special educational needs (SEN) support in further education colleges
Special education
Classroom support tutoring
Cognition and learning support
Working with students
Communication skills

Full job description

Activate Learning is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our team at Reading College, support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Our college is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for young people and adults with a range of additional needs. As part of our dedicated support team, you will play a key role in helping students achieve independence, confidence, and success in their education and future pathways.

About the Role as an LSA:

You will work closely with teaching staff to support students both in and out of the classroom. This may include supporting learners with autism, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND (This could range from entry level to GCSE’s and Level 3 courses)
Assist students to access the curriculum and achieve their individual learning goals
Support the development of independence, life skills, and employability skills
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual needs
Work collaboratively with tutors and support services
Support students with personal care and medication requirements where needed as part of the Learning Support Assistant role
Attend and complete relevant training, including personal care, medication, and manual handling training

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (from August 2026 until July 2027) with the potential to be extended or made permanent.

Working Pattern: We are recruiting for a range of term-time only positions, with the addition of two weeks staff training at the beginning and end of the academic year. Contracted hours available are 35, 28 and 21 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm.

What do you need to be a successful Learning Support Assistant at Activate Learning?

Experience working with young people or adults with SEND (desirable but not essential)
Minimum GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above.
A patient, empathetic, and positive approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build trusting relationships with students
Flexible, proactive, and able to work as part of a team
Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and want to join a supportive, learner-centred team, this is an excellent opportunity to begin or further your career in education. You’ll work within a vibrant college environment where your contribution plays an important role in supporting student success and wellbeing.

What We Offer

A supportive and inclusive college community
Ongoing training and professional development in SEND and specialist support
Development opportunities within the role can include access to relevant training and apprenticeship pathways, including Level 3 Teaching Assistant programmes.
Opportunities to develop your career within further education
A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to students’ futures

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
Pension Schemes: Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

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