Teaching Assistant - The Avenue School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Avenue Special Needs School in Reading is seeking Teaching Assistants to support over 250 pupils aged 3–19 with a range of needs. The role is part-time, 34.5 hours per week, with a fixed schedule of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Monday and Thursday and 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

You will work with the Class Lead, plan for and deliver lessons up to one day per week, and may attend parents’ evenings, professional meetings, and contribute to Annual Review Reports while

Qualifications

• PreviousTeachingAssistant experience is essential, with SEN pupil experience preferred.
• Adaptability, resilience and quick thinking are required.
• Strong communication across diverse people; GCSE English and Maths at GCSE level.

Responsibilities

• Plan for and deliver lessons for up to 1 day per week.
• Attend parent’s evenings and professional meetings.
• Contribute to pupils’ Annual Review Reports and liaise with parents and professionals.
• Work with the Class Lead and deputise when they are not in class.

Skills

TA experience

SEN experience

Adaptability

Resilience

Communication

GCSE English/Maths

Patience

Job description

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

Job details

Salary 26,413.95 per year

Contractual hours 34.5

Basis Part time

Region Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Schools

Date posted 18/09/2026

Job reference SCH3533

8.30 am to 4.30 Monday and Thursday, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (no flexibility with start or finish times).

The Avenue Special Needs School is a vibrant and friendly school which supports more than 250 pupils, aged between 3-19, with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, some physical disabilities and autism. We have small well-resourced classes and a real passion for supporting young people to have active and healthy lives through an exciting education both in and out of the classroom.

It is a great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment. Working at The Avenue provides you with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who care deeply about our school and want the best for our pupils.

Teaching Assistants work as part of a team providing care and learning experiences for our pupils encouraging them to develop to the best of their potential. Additionally, you will work closely with the Class Lead and deputise for them when they are not in class.

You will be required to plan for, and deliver, lessons for up to 1 day per week. You may also be required to attend parent’s evening, attend professional meetings, contribute to pupils’ Annual Review Reports and liaise with parents and professionals.

What we’re looking for:-

• Previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant is essential and ideally you will also have had experience of working with SEN children
• Adaptability, resilience and being able to think on your feet are essential in this varied role
• An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• A good command of English and Mathematics are essential (at GCSE level)
• You should be patient and calm, with a consistent and positive approach to managing student behaviour, and understand how students learn

For more information or a tour of our school, please call Vanessa Carrick on 0118 214 5257

Closing Date: 9 am on Wednesday 7 th October 2026.