Job Description

Job description
Flexible hours, casual agreement - full and part-time hours currently available



We are looking to increase our bank of Supply Learning Support Assistants to work on a flexible basis to support in the classroom. We are able to offer flexible hours and working arrangements.



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 opportunities for Supply Learning Support Assistants to work at both sites. If you are interested in working at Woodley please apply using this advert, if you are interested in working at our Farley Hill location only, please refer to our other vacancy.



You will be providing support in the classroom to enable a high quality education for the pupils of Addington School and will be allocated to classes to cover staff absences.



With a flexible approach, you will have the ability to adapt to working with a range of pupils, will have a caring and positive attitude and will be committed to getting the best outcomes for our pupils.

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

Option to join Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Employee Assistance Programme, 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.



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

To apply, please submit an application form before the closing date. If you are unable to upload your application form to the online system, please email this to us at

personnel@addington.wokingham.sch.uk

https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.



Closing date: 19th October 2025



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 have a right to work in the UK.