Teaching Assistant - The Addington School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Wellbeing Group

Flu Vaccinations

Private Medical Scheme

Job summary

Reading Borough Council seeks a Teaching Assistant for The Addington School in Reading. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, with a permanent contract available. Salary ranges £22,419–£24,319 per year plus a SENAllowance of £1,206, reflecting SEN support duties in a school environment.

The post involves assisting teachers to deliver high-quality education, especially for learners with special educational needs. Applications welcome from diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils, especially with special needs.
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners.
• Strong communication with pupils, teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom delivery and high-quality education for pupils.
• Work with small groups across all key stages.
• Interpret and adapt lessons to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

Communication

Experience with SEN

Small-group support

Education

Support staff qualification

Tools

Teaching resources

Job description

Teaching Assistant - The Addington School

location_on Reading

location_on Reading 11/10/2026

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

Job details

Salary £22,419 - £24,319 per annum plus £1,206 SEN Allowance per annum

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Schools

Date posted 18/09/2026

Job reference SCH3542

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.

32.5 hrs per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days

Mondays 8:45 am to 16:15 pm, Tuesdays 8:45 am to 17:00 pm*, Wednesdays to Fridays 8:45 am to 15:30 pm * 17:00 pm finish alternating between Tuesdays and Thursdays each half term

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

We are looking for:

A Teacher Assistant who can work alongside our teachers and support with providing a high quality education for our pupils

Applicants with previous experience of working with pupils with special needs who can support and be involved with all class activities including working with small groups of children across all key stages

Skilled communicators who are sensitive to pupils’ needs who can interpret and adapt lessons for pupils to support in the delivery of educational programmes.

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.

We cater for pupils aged 3 - 19 years with special educational needs and disabilities across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill.

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