Learning Support Assistants (Part-time 3-4 Days) - Addington School
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17,503 to £17,781 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3228 |
Summary
Woodley - 30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 INSET days (pro-rata for part time hours)
3 to 4 days per week (Hours available include: Monday - 8.50 - 4.15, Tuesday to Friday 8.50 - 3.25)
£17,503 - £17,781 per annum plus £1,052 SEN Allowance per annum - This figure is based on 30 hours (5 days) per week and would be adjusted pro rata to the 3 to 4 day pattern selected
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
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 providing a bespoke environment for the children to learn.
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 currently have opportunities across both sites for both full time and part time Learning Support Assistants and are interested in hearing from applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
For this advert, we would like to hear from applicants interested in working at our main school site in Woodley for 3 to 4 days per week from the standard working pattern (Monday to Friday Term Time Only) as noted above.
If you are interested in a position at our Early Years Centre at Farley Hill or full time hours please refer to our other adverts available on our website https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies
Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss further.
To apply, please submit an application form before the closing date. If you are unable to upload your application form to the online system, please email this to us at personnel@addington.wokingham.sch.uk
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: 19th October 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
3 to 4 days per week (Hours available include: Monday - 8.50 - 4.15, Tuesday to Friday 8.50 - 3.25)
£17,503 - £17,781 per annum plus £1,052 SEN Allowance per annum - This figure is based on 30 hours (5 days) per week and would be adjusted pro rata to the 3 to 4 day pattern selected
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
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 providing a bespoke environment for the children to learn.
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 currently have opportunities across both sites for both full time and part time Learning Support Assistants and are interested in hearing from applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
For this advert, we would like to hear from applicants interested in working at our main school site in Woodley for 3 to 4 days per week from the standard working pattern (Monday to Friday Term Time Only) as noted above.
If you are interested in a position at our Early Years Centre at Farley Hill or full time hours please refer to our other adverts available on our website https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies
Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss further.
To apply, please submit an application form before the closing date. If you are unable to upload your application form to the online system, please email this to us at personnel@addington.wokingham.sch.uk
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: 19th October 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
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