SEN Practitioner Required for September 2026

Are you a compassionate, skilled practitioner who wants to make a real difference to pupils with special educational needs? Join our warm, ambitious team at Alfred Sutton Primary School and help shape confident, curious learners who thrive academically and socially. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful learning activities, work closely with teachers and families, and develop your practice in a supportive school community.

About Alfred Sutton Primary School

Alfred Sutton Primary School is a maintained primary school dedicated to a culture of inclusion, high expectations and continuous improvement. We are a welcoming, community‑focused setting that places pupil wellbeing, strong relationships and ambitious learning at the heart of everything we do. Our vision and values drive our work to ensure every pupil is supported to access a broad and balanced curriculum and grow in confidence, resilience and independence.

About the role

32.5 hours per week, permanent, term time only.

We are looking for an enthusiastic SEN Practitioner to work within a specialist SEN classroom to complement teachers’ professional work and support pupils’ learning and personal development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, preparing and delivering agreed learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes under teacher supervision.
• Formally assessing pupil needs and using knowledge of the EYFS and National Curriculum to support progress.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of IEPs and providing careful, evidence-based records of pupil progress.
• Promoting independence, positive behaviour and social skills; acting as a role model and building strong relationships with pupils.
• Supporting parents/carers through constructive communication and contributing to meetings where required.
• Managing learning resources, supporting classroom organisation and assisting with administrative tasks as needed.
• Working collaboratively with the Inclusion Lead, Assistant Senco, teachers, the senior leadership team and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys varied, hands-on work with pupils and is committed to reducing barriers to learning.

 About you

You will be:

• A level 3-qualified teaching assistant (or equivalent experience), with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experienced in working with children and confident in planning or leading teaching and learning activities under supervision.
• Skilled at building strong, respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Knowledgeable about how to adapt learning to meet individual needs and experienced in supporting pupils to access the curriculum.
• Calm under pressure, organised and able to use observation and assessment to inform practice.
• Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting inclusion and equality for all pupils.
• Have additional training such as bilingual support, sign language, ICT specialism, ELSA qualifications — or a willingness to undertake further professional development.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive staff team committed to professional development and collaborative practice.
• The chance to make a measurable difference to pupils’ learning, wellbeing and future chances.
• Ongoing training opportunities and performance management that supports your growth.
• The opportunity to influence classroom practice and contribute to the wider development of our SEN provision

How to apply

Please download an application form and email to Alice de Croos, Head of Operations adecroos@eastreadingfederation.co.uk 

Alfred Sutton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are an equal opportunities employer

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