Location: Reading School Type: SEND School Start Date: Early December 2025 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Are you a compassionate and adaptable Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? A warm and inclusive SEND school in Reading is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from early December 2025. This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils across all age groups who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including SLD, PMLD, ASD, challenging behaviour, and complex medical needs. You’ll play a key part in helping pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally, providing the care and encouragement they need to thrive. No two days are the same — you’ll need to be flexible, patient, and ready to adapt as you support different classes and students throughout the week. The role will also include personal care, so a caring and professional attitude is essential. What we’re looking for: Experience working with children or young people with SEND Confidence supporting pupils with complex and varied needs Willingness to assist with personal care and medical needs (training provided) A flexible, proactive and resilient approach A calm and compassionate nature with a genuine desire to make a difference Why join this school? You’ll be part of a dedicated and welcoming team that values collaboration, inclusion, and ongoing professional development. The school provides excellent support and training to ensure every staff member feels confident and equipped to deliver the best possible care and education. If you’re ready for a rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and meaningful moments — apply today and join this exceptional SEND school in Reading from December 2025. INDREA<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sam Higham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038</strong></strong>