17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 June 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    22 May 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

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 - 8.50 - 4.15, Tuesday to Friday 8.50 - 3.25

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. This opportunity is based in our Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill providing children with access to an exceptional play based and sensory curriculum.


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 leadership

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

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

To apply, please submit an application form before the closing date. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 11th June 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


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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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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