Learning Support Assistants - Addington School

Addington School, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 July 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 per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £16,961 - £17,229 per year plus £1,020 SEN Allowance per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

30 hours per week, term time only plus 3 INSET days

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

We can offer:

The opportunity to work in a special school judged $ùoutstanding&© with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team

An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership

What the school offers its staff

A school with a coaching and collaborative culture Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise A 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.

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.

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

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

Closing date: 14th July 2025

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

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

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About Addington School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 308 pupils enrolled
• 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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