Teacher Assistant - PE & Outdoor Learning - Addington School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Blue Light Card

Free onsite parking

Family friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Addington School in Reading is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant to support PE and outdoor learning for pupils with special needs. The role involves assisting with PE lessons, leading small group activities, and organising offsite activities.

A positive, flexible attitude and collaborative approach are essential for this active team. Applicants with prior PE, sports or outdoor learning experience and qualifications in these areas are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with special needs is desirable.
• Experience in PE, sports or outdoor learning is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fun and active team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of PE lessons.
• Run small group activities and lunchtime clubs.
• Organise and lead offsite sporting and outdoor learning opportunities.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of pupils with SEND.

Skills

Special needs experience

PE/outdoor learning

Education

PE/Sports/Outdoor Learning qualification

Job description

Teacher Assistant - PE & Outdoor Learning - Addington School

location_on Reading

location_on Reading 27/09/2026

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

Job details

Salary 16,633 - £18,043 per year, plus £895 SEN Allowance per annum

Contractual hours 24.75

Basis Part time

Region Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Schools

Date posted 15/09/2026

Job reference SCH3528

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.

An opportunity has arisen within our PE and Outdoor Learning team for a Teacher Assistant to work collaboratively with the PE and class teams to support our pupils to engage in outstanding PE and outdoor learning.

It is desirable that you will have previous experience of working with pupils with special needs and will have prior experience of PE, Sports or Outdoor Learning. Qualifications in these areas are also desirable.

We are looking for a candidate who is able to work collaboratively as part of a fun and active team, but is also able to use their initiative. The candidate will need to have a positive approach to supporting pupils to learn, whilst being caring and flexible.

The job will be physically demanding, including setting up and putting away our large trampoline as well as other PE related equipment.

You will support with the delivery of PE lessons, run small group activities and lunchtime clubs, organise and lead offsite sporting and outdoor learning opportunities.

You will have access to excellent professional development centred on teaching strategies for children and young people with special needs and disabilities.

Our Offer:

Local Government Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Scheme

Blue Light Card

Free onsite parking

Family friendly policies

Access to employee discount and lifestyle rewards scheme tailored for pubic sector workers providing exclusive deals and savings on retail shopping, holidays, motoring and leisure activities

Opportunity to work with a team of professionals across the Trust

Continuous professional development and learning opportunities

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.