Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEN) - The Holy Brook School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full Time - 37 Hours per week, Term Time Only to include Inset days.

The Holy Brook School is a specialist community special school in Reading supporting primary-aged pupils (5–11 years) who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of our wonderful pupils are neurodivergent, including those with autism (ASD) and ADHD. Our goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children can emotionally regulate, build confidence, and truly thrive.

The Role

This role is working 5 days per week, term time only + INSET days, and would be well suited for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing within a friendly school community.

Our curriculum places emphasis on play based learning, child development theory & practical, child-centred care and would also be ideal for NNEB or CACHE level 3 Diploma in childcare qualification holders. We are looking for a caring, energetic, and resilient Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and welcoming team. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver tailored support and help pupils engage positively with their learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and

SEMH needs on a 1

1 basis and in small groups.

• Assist the class teacher with learning activities and resource preparation.
• Help maintain a calm, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage emotional regulation, communication, and social independence.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with our pupils.

What We Are Looking For

• Someone who has a good understanding of child development.
• Has experience of working with children, ideally with SEN.
• Has experience of organising play activities to help children learn.
• Who is patient, calm, nurturing, and adaptable.
• Who has good basic skills in English and Maths.
• Who can work well independently and as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A supportive, skilled, and collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A warm, rewarding school environment where you can make a genuine daily impact

For more information about our school, please visit www.holybrook.reading.sch.uk or email admin@holybrook.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5489

Holy Brook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and all other safer recruitment checks.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and an interview offered to successfully shortlisted candidates.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.