Learning Support Assistants - Farley Hill Early Years Centre

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council seeks a dedicated support staff member for a special school environment, focusing on managing pupils with special educational needs. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to an outstanding school with a strong commitment to staff development and community inclusivity. The position involves assisting with classroom management and supporting individual pupil needs across Early Years, fostering a creative and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Wellbeing Group

Flu Vaccinations

Access to Private Medical Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children with special educational needs.
• Understanding of behavior management strategies.
• Able to assist in classroom preparation and resource setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of pupils and maintain records of their progress.
• Support the Class Teacher by preparing the classroom and resources.
• Implement behavior management plans for pupils with difficulties.

Skills

Support management of pupils

Behavior management

Assist with individual needs

Job description

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

Monday - 8.50 - 4.15, Tuesday to Friday 8.50 - 3.25

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 and assisting with maintaining records of pupils progress.

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.

This opportunity is based in our Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill providing children with access to an exceptional play based and sensory curriculum.

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

To apply visit: https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies

To apply, please submit an application form before the closing date. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 11th June 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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