Reading Borough Council • Reading, Berkshire

Learning Support Assistants - Woodley - Addington School

About this role

Required from September 2026

30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 INSET days

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

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 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 vacancies available at our main site in Woodley and are interested in hearing from applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss further.

Closing date

30th June 2026

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.

To apply, please complete and application form and email it to personnel@addington.wokingham.sch.uk.

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 be eligible to work in the UK.

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