Learning Support Assistant - Woodley (closing date 22.2.2026)

Addington School; Woodley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job overview

30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 INSET days.

Monday - 8.50 - 4.15, Tuesday to Friday 8.50 - 3.25.

£17,503 - £17,781 per annum plus £1,052 SEN Allowance per annum.

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.

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.

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.

Role responsibilities

Providing support to the Class Teacher, the role will involve assisting with the general management of pupils, preparing the classroom and setting out resources, supporting with pupils’ individual needs providing a bespoke environment for the children to learn.

You will also support with the management of pupils with behaviour difficulties and implement behaviour management plans when required.

Eligibility

We currently have vacancies available at our main site in Woodley and are interested in hearing from applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss further.

Closing date

22nd February 2026

How to apply

To apply, please submit an application form via email to [e-mail].

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. For further information and to download an application form, please visit https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1.

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.

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