Job Description

Looking for a job where you can really make a difference?

Join our warm, welcoming team and help transform the lives of children with special educational needs. Whether you're after full-time or part-time hours, we have a role for you!

Due to our school's expansion, we're looking for new Learning Support Assistants to support our pupils in the classroom and out in the community.

Available roles

We offer both full time and part time permanent positions, term time only (plus inset days). Please note start/finish times are fixed.

Five days per week - 19,073 per annum

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm - 31.25 hours per week

Four days per week - 15,259 per annum

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm - 25 hours per week

Three days per week - 11,444 per annum

Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am to 3.15pm - 18.75 hours per week

Two days per week - 7,629 per annum

Monday & Tuesday or Thursday or Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm - 12.5 hours per week

About The Avenue School

We're a vibrant, friendly SEN school supporting over 250 pupils aged 3 - 19 with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities. We offer small, well-resourced classes and a truly inclusive approach to learning--both inside and outside the classroom.

What you'll do

You'll work in the classroom as part of a team, supporting children with their learning, care needs, communication and behaviour. You'll help pupils achieve their potential, whether that's reading a new word, exploring the local area, or just making them smile.

No two days are the same, and the work is as rewarding as it is varied.

Who we're looking for

We're after caring, patient, and enthusiastic people who are keen to support children with special educational needs. Experience is great, but not essential as full training is provided.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

Calm, positive and resilient. A great team player with a sense of humour. Able to communicate clearly and confidently. Comfortable using basic ICT. Physically fit and ready to be hands on.

Why work with us?

A friendly, supportive staff team. Term-time hours that fit around family life. Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme - counselling, GP line, physio and more. Paid well-being day after one year's service. On-site parking and good public transport links. Social events, free refreshments, and staff lunches available. Pension scheme (including death in service). Access to cycle scheme and Blue Light Card. Flu and Hep B jabs paid for. Five-day long service reward after 10 years.

Ready to apply?

IF YOU ARE USING THE INDEED APP PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE AND NOT BY CLICKING THE APPLY BUTTON

https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/page/?title=Learning+Support+Assistant+Vacancies&pid=354

Visit our website: https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk

Go to the

Support Assistant recruitment

section, fill in the forms and email them to

recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk

Please include what days you're available and which role(s) you're applying for.

Need more info? Give Vanessa Carrick a call on

0118 214 5257

- we'd love to chat!

Closing date: 9am, Monday 17 November 2025

We may interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks including online searches.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,420.00-67,370.30 per year

Work Location: In person