Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Reading School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RS/90189

Location

Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW

Contract Type

Maternity Cover/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£15,728.00 - £15,728.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade: RS03 Point 8; Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,823 per annum; Actual Salary: £15,728 per annum

Hours Per Week

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 3rd Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

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 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.

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.

Hours of work: 25 hours per week (5 hours per day, Mon to Fri – exact hours to be discussed at interview)

Grade: RS03 Point 8

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,823 per annum; Actual Salary: £15,728 per annum

This is a fixed term appointment to cover Maternity Leave (1 - 2 terms).

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 3 June

Contact Details

  Human Resources
  01189 015600
  hr@reading-school.co.uk

Reading School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: