SEN Practitioners

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Reading

08/07/2026

SEN Practitioners - Wilson Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

£24,098 to £26,564 Per year

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Term Time Only / Permanent / Full-Time

Job category/type

Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

Date posted

11/06/2026

Job reference

SCH3458

Required for September 2026 - 37 Hours per week. Term time only + inset days

We are seeking to appoint two skilled and committed practitioners to join our team:

• SEND Resource Practitioner
• Foundation Stage Practitioner

Are you passionate about supporting children and making a real difference to their learning and development? Whether your expertise lies in SEND or Early Years, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team.

SEND Resource Practitioner

Work within our specialist SEND Resource Provision, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. You will plan, adapt and deliver personalised learning, working closely with teachers and the SEND team to provide a structured, nurturing and inclusive environment.

SEND Early Years Practitioner (Foundation Stage)

Work within our Foundation Stage provision, supporting children with SEND at the start of their school journey. You will deliver high-quality, personalised and play-based learning, supporting early development, communication and independence in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

We are looking for practitioners who

• Have experience working with children in a school or early years setting
• Understand child development and/or SEND (depending on role)
• Can support and deliver learning for individuals and small groups
• Build positive, nurturing relationships
• Are patient, flexible and work well as part of a team

In addition

SEND Resource role:

• Experience working with children with SEND
• Knowledge of strategies to support communication, learning and behaviour
• Ability to deliver structured, personalised support

Early Years role:

• Experience working with young children with SEND
• Understanding of EYFS and play-based learning
• Ability to support early communication, social development and independence
• Experience creating engaging, adapted learning environments

Your employment is with the Federation but will be based at Wilson Road.

You may however be required to work at another location within the Federation and you will receive 4 weeks minimum notice of any change to your location of work.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 15th July 2026

For more information please contact ***email_hidden*** or call 0118 937 5573 or visit: https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/

Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

SEN Practitioners - Wilson Primary School