Learning Support Assistant - Addington School

Addington School, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 October 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 30 Hours per week (part time considered), Term time only + 2 Inset Days Monday 8.50am - 4.15pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.50am - 3.25pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £14,747 - £15,016
• Additional allowances:

  + £957 SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

30 Hours per week (part time considered), Term time only + 2 Inset Days

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

Providing support to the class Teacher, you will be working as part of a team to assist in delivering a high quality education for our pupils.

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 have access to excellent professional development centred on teaching strategies for children and young people with special needs and disabilities.

We are seeking individuals with excellent communication skills and a caring and positive attitude who can remain calm under pressure.

With a flexible approach, you will be a good listener and committed to getting the best outcomes for our pupils.

Addington School offers a route into teaching for candidates looking for a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder to gain your Qualified Teacher Status.

Due to expansion, we will also have an additional school site opening in September/October 2023 in Farley Hill. We are also keen to hear from applicants who are able to work at either or both locations.

We can offer …

• The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘Outstanding’
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership
• A school with a coaching and collaborative culture
• A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged, within a skilled and supportive team
• A school committed to supporting staff and pupil wellbeing .

What the school offers its staff

To discuss this role further, please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 or amandac@addington.wokingham.sch.uk.

To apply for this role please visit - https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies
Visits to the school are welcomed.

Closing date: Sunday 1st October 2023
Interview date - To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be sought from the successful candidate.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Learning Support Assistant - Both Sites Final JD Jan 23.pdf - 221 KB (opens in new tab)

About Addington School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 273 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Addington School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: amandac@addington.wokingham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/addington-school (opens in new tab)

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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