Learning Support Assistants - The Avenue School

Reading Borough Council; Normanton on Trent; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS and safeguarding support

Descripción de la vacante

The Avenue School in Reading is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs in the classroom and in the community. Hours are 31.25 per week, term-time only plus INSET days, with a 8.30am–3.15pm pattern.

The role is part-time, and training is provided on arrival; DBS and safeguarding checks apply. Join a warm team at Reading Borough Council and help transform lives through inclusive practice.

Formación

• Term-time only, 31.25 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.15pm.
• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• DBS check and safeguarding checks are required.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils in the classroom and in the community, assisting learning, care, communication and behaviour.
• Work as part of a team to help pupils achieve their potential.

Descripción del empleo

Learning Support Assistants - The Avenue School

Location Reading

Job details

Salary £19,703 Per year

Contractual hours 31.25

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

Date posted 06/11/2026

Job reference SCH3597

Job description

Support Assistants work Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.15pm, 31.25 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days

Join our warm, welcoming team and help transform the lives of children with special educational needs.

Due to our school's expansion, we're looking for full time Learning Support Assistants to support our pupils in the classroom and out in the community.

About The Avenue School

We're a vibrant, friendly SEN school supporting over 260 pupils aged 3 - 19 with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities.

We offer small, well-resourced classes and a truly inclusive approach to learning - both inside and outside the classroom.

What you'll do

You'll work in the classroom as part of a team, supporting children with their learning, care needs, communication and behaviour. You'll help pupils achieve their potential, whether that's reading a new word, exploring the local area, or just making them smile.

No two days are the same, and the work is as rewarding as it is varied.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for caring, patient, and enthusiastic people who are keen to support children with special educational needs. Experience is great, but not essential as full training is provided.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• Calm, positive and resilient
• A great team player with a sense of humour
• Able to communicate clearly and confidently
• Comfortable using basic ICT
• Physically fit and ready to be hands on

Why work with us?

• A friendly, supportive staff team
• Term-time hours that fit around family life
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme - counselling, GP line, physio and more
• Paid well-being day after 1 years' service
• On-site parking and good public transport links
• Social events, free tea/coffee, and paid staff lunches available
• Pension scheme (including death in service)
• Access to cycle scheme and Blue Light Card
• Flu and Hep B jabs paid for
• 5-day long service reward after 10 years' service

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 30th November 2026.

We may interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks including online searches.