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Learning Support Assistant - Coley Primary School

Job details
Posting date: 14 November 2025
Salary: £16,075 to £16,585 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 20 November 2025
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Reading Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SCH3262

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Summary

Part-time - 28.75 hours per week - 5 Days per week - 8:30am – 3:15pm – Term time only - Permanent


Ready for a fresh start in 2026?


We’re looking for an energetic, caring, and committed individual to join our fantastic team of Learning Support Assistants. If you have experience working in a school setting and are passionate about helping children thrive, we’d love to hear from you!


You’ll work closely with our brilliant Class Teachers to support pupils and help them achieve their best. We have a Monday–Friday position available, but we also welcome applications from candidates seeking fewer hours or days.


What we’re looking for:


• Enthusiastic and highly motivated


• Qualified and/or experienced in working with children in a school environment


• Committed to making every child and family feel included and valued


If you tick all the boxes then we would love to meet you!


Why join us?


• Be part of a supportive, friendly team


• Make a real impact every single day


• Enjoy a role that’s rewarding and full of purpose


Estimated Monthly Take-Home:


£1,100 – £1,200 (after typical deductions for tax, NI, and Local Government Pension)


Please note: This is a rough estimate based on standard assumptions, including current tax thresholds, an average pension contribution rate, and a standard tax code. Actual take-home pay may vary depending on individual circumstances, tax codes, and pension choices. This figure should not be considered a guarantee.


Closing date: 20th November 2025


Interviews: 27th November 2025


Apply today:


Find out more information from our website https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk/ or email bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk - Visits to the school are warmly welcomed! Call us on 0118 937 5461 to arrange a visit.


Please return completed applications to Miss Goldring, School Business Manager (ideally via email).


Please note: CVs cannot be accepted – Reading Borough Council application forms only.


Safeguarding Statement:


Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for successful candidates

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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