Supply Learning Support Assistant - Farley Hill
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.26 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3384 |
Summary
Flexible hours, casual agreement - full and part-time hours currently available
£13.26 per hour
Addington school is part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. Our main school site is located in Woodley, Reading and we also have a smaller Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill.
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.
We currently have opportunities at our Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill which caters for pupils from three to eight years of age and offers different spaces adapted specifically to cater for their needs. The centre has sensory areas, breakout rooms and accessible indoor and outdoor classrooms to help the children to regulate by accessing an exceptional play based and sensory curriculum.
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.
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
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.
Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss any further information.
To apply, please submit an application form via email to personnel@addington.wokingham.sch.uk
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. For further information and to download an application form, please visit https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1
Closing date: 12th April 2026
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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.
£13.26 per hour
Addington school is part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. Our main school site is located in Woodley, Reading and we also have a smaller Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill.
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.
We currently have opportunities at our Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill which caters for pupils from three to eight years of age and offers different spaces adapted specifically to cater for their needs. The centre has sensory areas, breakout rooms and accessible indoor and outdoor classrooms to help the children to regulate by accessing an exceptional play based and sensory curriculum.
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.
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
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.
Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss any further information.
To apply, please submit an application form via email to personnel@addington.wokingham.sch.uk
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. For further information and to download an application form, please visit https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1
Closing date: 12th April 2026
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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.
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