Learning Support Assistant - Addington School

Addington School, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £16,961 - £17,229 per year
• Additional allowances:

  £1,020 SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 INSET days

Monday - 8.50am - 4.15pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.50am - 3.25pm

Addington School is part of Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties.

Providing support to the Class Teacher, the role will involve assisting with the general management of pupils, preparing the classroom and setting out resources, supporting with pupils’ individual needs and assisting with maintaining records of pupils’ progress.

You will also support with the management of pupils with behaviour difficulties and implement behaviour management plans when required.

We cater for pupils aged 3 - 19 years with special educational needs and disabilities across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill.

We have opportunities at our main school site in Woodley for applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadershipA school with a coaching and collaborative culture
• Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertiseA school where creativity and innovation is encouraged
• Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Staff Wellbeing Group, Flu Vaccinations, Access to Private Medical Scheme

Addington School offers an environment committed to staff development and a route into teaching for candidates looking for a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder.

What the school offers its staff

Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss any further information.

To apply visit: https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies

Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All employees of Addington School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Addington School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: Up to 255 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Addington School website
• Email address: amandac@addington.wokingham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/addington-school-reading

Arranging a visit to Addington School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amandac@addington.wokingham.sch.uk.

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