Teacher Assistant (PE) - Addington School
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,967 to £18,332 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 September 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3182 |
Summary
24.75 hours per week – Term time only plus INSET days (flexible working pattern to be agreed)
Location: Woodley & Farley Hill
An opportunity has arisen within our PE and Outdoor Learning team for a Teacher Assistant to work collaboratively with the PE and class teams to support our pupils to engage in outstanding PE and outdoor learning.
It is desirable that you will have previous experience of working with pupils with special needs and experience of PE, Sports or Outdoor Learning. Qualifications in these areas are also desirable.
We are looking for a candidate who is able to work collaboratively as part of a fun and active team, but is also able to use their initiative. The candidate will need to have a positive approach to supporting pupils to learn, whilst being caring and flexible.
The job will be physically demanding, including setting up and putting away our large trampoline as well as other PE related equipment.
You will support with the delivery of PE lessons, run small group activities and lunchtime clubs, organise and lead offsite sporting and outdoor learning opportunities.
You will have access to excellent professional development centred on teaching strategies for children and young people with special needs and disabilities.
For a further discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 or visit the school website for more information - https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk
To apply, please submit an application form by 2nd September 2025. Please note, we are unable to accept CVs.
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.
Location: Woodley & Farley Hill
An opportunity has arisen within our PE and Outdoor Learning team for a Teacher Assistant to work collaboratively with the PE and class teams to support our pupils to engage in outstanding PE and outdoor learning.
It is desirable that you will have previous experience of working with pupils with special needs and experience of PE, Sports or Outdoor Learning. Qualifications in these areas are also desirable.
We are looking for a candidate who is able to work collaboratively as part of a fun and active team, but is also able to use their initiative. The candidate will need to have a positive approach to supporting pupils to learn, whilst being caring and flexible.
The job will be physically demanding, including setting up and putting away our large trampoline as well as other PE related equipment.
You will support with the delivery of PE lessons, run small group activities and lunchtime clubs, organise and lead offsite sporting and outdoor learning opportunities.
You will have access to excellent professional development centred on teaching strategies for children and young people with special needs and disabilities.
For a further discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 or visit the school website for more information - https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk
To apply, please submit an application form by 2nd September 2025. Please note, we are unable to accept CVs.
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.
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