Learning Support Assistant - Addington School
Addington School, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16,961 - £17,229 per year
Additional allowances
£1,020 SEN Allowance = £17,981 - £18,249 per year.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
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.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
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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