Job Description
Learning Support Worker - Reading
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have an interest in sports, physical activity, or coaching?
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Learning Support Worker to join a welcoming and dedicated team at a specialist school for children aged 5 to 16 with mental health needs, learning difficulties, and associated behaviours.
This is a unique role combining academic and therapeutic support in the classroom with active involvement in the school's sports and physical development programme.
About the role as a Learning Support Worker:
* Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis, helping them to engage with learning, build self-esteem, and manage emotional or behavioural challenges.
* Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering lessons, managing behaviour, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
* Play a key role in supporting sport and physical activity throughout the school day - helping to lead or assist in PE lessons, movement breaks, and outdoor learning.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to promote progress and wellbeing for every child.
To be a successful Learning Support Worker:
* A calm, patient and caring nature with a genuine interest in working with children with SEMH needs and learning difficulties.
* An interest or background in sports, physical education, coaching, or fitness.
* Experience working with children or young people (in a school, coaching, youth work or care setting) is desirable but not essential - training is provided.
* Resilient, enthusiastic, and ready to be a positive role model for students who may need additional emotional and behavioural support.
What you gain from working as a Learning Support Worker:
* A supportive, inclusive specialist setting with a strong team ethos.
* Small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.
* Great experience for those considering a career in teaching, psychology, therapy, sports coaching, or youth work.
* Full training and development provided.
What you need to know:
* Position: Learning Support Worker (with Sport Focus)
* Ages Supported: 5-16 years
* Location: Reading
* Pay: £83-£100 per day (depending on experience)
* Schedule: Monday-Friday, term time only
* Start Date: September 2025
Apply now if you are interested!