18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    8 January 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    17 December 2024

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

Casual

Hourly rate

12.85 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Flexible hours, flexible working arrangements, casual agreement

We are looking to increase our bank of Supply Learning Support Assistants to work on a flexible basis to support in the classroom. We are able to offer flexible hours and working arrangements.

Our school caters for pupils with a range of special education needs and disabilities across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill. This position will be based at our Early Years centre in Farley Hill supporting pupils up to 5 years of age.

You will be providing support in the classroom to enable a high quality education for the pupils of Addington School and will be allocated to classes to cover staff absences.

With a flexible approach, you will have the ability to adapt to working with a range of pupils, will have a caring and positive attitude and will be committed to getting the best outcomes for our pupils. You will have previous experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities and we are keen to hear from applicants with early years experience.

We can offer:

  • Very flexible working arrangements
  • 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
  • Option to join Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Employee Assistance Programme, 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 Manageron0118 966 9073if you wish to discuss any further information.

To apply visit: https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacanciesPlease submit an application form before the closing date. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

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 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.
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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

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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