Learning Support Assistants - The Avenue School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Term-time hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid wellbeing day after 1 years’

On-site parking

Public transport links

Cycle scheme

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The Avenue School in Reading is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join a vibrant SEN team supporting pupils aged 3-19 with various needs. The role is part-time (31.25 hours per week), term-time only plus INSET days, with a salary of £19,703 per year.

You’ll work in and out of the classroom, helping with learning, care, communication and behaviour, and you’ll be supported with full training. Experience not essential; training provided and DBS checks required for appointment.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Support children in the classroom and in the community, helping with learning, care needs, communication and behaviour.
• Help pupils achieve their potential, whether reading a word, exploring the local area, or simply bringing a smile.
• No two days are the same; the work is rewarding and varied.

Conoscenze

Calm demeanor

Team player

Clear communication

Basic ICT

Physical fitness

Strumenti

Basic ICT

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Learning Support Assistants - The Avenue School

location_on Reading

location_on Reading 29/11/2026

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

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

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
• 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.

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