Teaching Assistant New

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in education?

We are currently recruiting SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of specialist schools and alternative provisions across the Reading area, starting in October 2026.

These rewarding roles involve supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to access education, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

We are keen to hear from candidates with previous experience in:

• Education settings
• Care or support work
• Residential childcare
• Youth work
• Mental health services
• SEN or SEMH environments

Previous experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Youth Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, or Behaviour Mentor is highly desirable.

You will need to be patient, resilient, empathetic, and committed to supporting young people who may present with challenging behaviours or additional needs.

• Supporting students on a one-to-one or small group basis
• Assisting with learning and classroom activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Helping students develop social and life skills
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
• Creating a safe and engaging learning environment

We offer flexible work to suit your availability:

✅ Full-Time Positions

✅ Part-Time Positions

✅ Day-to-Day Supply Work

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• Background in education, care, support work, or mental health preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Valuable experience within SEN and SEMH education
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
• Make a genuine impact on the lives of young people

If you have experience in education, care, support work, or mental health and are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Reading for October 2026.