Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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Reading

03/06/2026

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Job details

Salary

£15,728 Per year

Contractual hours

Basis

Part time

Region

Term Time Only / Fixed-Term / Part-Time

Job category/type

Children's Services, Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

Date posted

22/05/2026

Job reference

SCH3435

25 hours per week (5 hours per day, Monday to Friday – exact hours to be discussed at interview) This is a fixed term appointment to cover Maternity Leave.

Starting from September 2026 (1 – 2 terms)

Working as part of a dedicated and friendly team, under the direction of the Head of Student Support, we have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Associate Staff to cover a period

of maternity leave.

You will support a caseload of students, run group activities and undertake associated administration.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good interpersonal skills.
• Confident working independently.
• Works successfully as a member of a team.
• Is able to work in a fast moving, and sometimes changing, environment, can evidence independent working and shows a flexible approach to supporting students.
• Is keen to learn about special educational needs and education.

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters.

More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2026, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State Secondary School of the Year.

We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

To conform with our Safer Recruitment process, all applicants must complete an application via our recruitment portal. Links to the portal can be found on our website: https://www.reading-school.co.uk/vacancies

If you have any queries regarding our current vacancies or the Safer Recruitment process, please contact: ***email_hidden*** or by telephone: 0118 901 5600

Application Forms will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Stand-alone CVs will not be considered for shortlisting. Candidates should complete the personal statement section of the application form clearly detailing how their skills and experience meet the job description and person specification.