Learning Support Assistant (Farley Hill) - Addington School
location\_on
Reading
22/06/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
£17,503 to £17,781 plus £1,052 SEN Allowance \= £18,555 to £18,833 Per year
Contractual hours
30
Basis
Part time
Region
Term Time Only / Permanent / Part\-Time
Job category/type
Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work
Date posted
09/06/2026
Job reference
SCH3455
Job description
Required from September 2026 \- 30 Hours per week \- Term time only plus 2 INSET days \- Monday \- 8\.50am \- 4\.15pm and Tuesday to Friday 8\.50am \- 3\.25pm
Part\-Time Hours also available \- please specify the days that you are available to work if you are interested in this option.
Are you looking for a career that fills you with pride? A role where your patience, creativity, and empathy can literally change the course of a child’s life?
Join a deeply supportive, expert team that values your unique energy and celebrates every small victory.
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 have a number of vacancies at our Farley Hill location from September.
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
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.
We cater for pupils aged 3 \- 19 years with special educational needs and disabilities across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill.
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.
To apply, please submit an application form via email to personnel@addington.wokingham.sch.uk
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/vacancies
Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026
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.
This listing is from indeed. View original listing ↗