SEN Teaching Assistant – Reading

SEN Teaching Assistant – Reading

Are you a compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Reading?

EmpowerED is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist primary school in Reading, supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Reading, you will work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team to create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Help deliver personalised learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop social skills, resilience and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Care Worker or Support Worker.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEND or additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Ongoing support from a specialist SEND recruitment team.
• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children's lives every day.

Location

📍 Reading, Berkshire

This SEN Teaching Assistant position is easily commutable from Reading, Tilehurst, Caversham, Woodley, Earley, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead and surrounding areas.

Apply Today

If you're an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Reading, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact EmpowerED for a confidential conversation about this SEN Teaching Assistant vacancy in Reading.