Learning Support Assistants - The Addington School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Wellbeing Group

Flu Vaccinations

Private Medical Scheme

Job summary

Addington School in Reading is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs. 30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 INSET days, with specific hours Mon-Fri. The role includes assisting with classroom prep, managing pupil needs, and contributing to a collaborative, safeguarding-focused school culture.

We offer access to staff development, competitive pension, parking and wellness initiatives within an outstanding school environment.

Qualifications

• Assisting with pupils' individual needs.
• Preparation of classroom resources.
• Support with behaviour management strategies.
• Term-time with INSET support days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general management of pupils.
• Prepare classrooms and set out resources.
• Support pupils' individual needs in a bespoke learning environment.
• Implement behaviour management plans when required.
• Support across two sites (Woodley and Farley Hill) and Early Years Centre in Farley Hill.

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Learning Support Assistants - The Addington School

location_on Reading

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £18,081 - £18,368 per annum plus £1,087 SEN Allowance per annum

Contractual hours 30

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Schools

Date posted 18/09/2026

Job reference SCH3541

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.

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

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

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 Early Years Centre in Farley Hill and are interested in hearing from applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

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.

ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST - STRONGER AND BETTER TOGETHER