Job Description

Job description
32.5 hrs per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days

Location: Farley Hill



Addington School is part of 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.



We pride ourselves in our commitment to induction, professional development and on-going support to all of our staff.

We can offer:

Local Government Pension Scheme, free car parking, staff wellbeing group, flu vaccinations, access to a private medical scheme

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

A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged

We are looking for:

A Teacher Assistant who can work alongside our teachers and support with providing a high quality education for our pupils


Applicants with previous experience of working with pupils with special needs who can support and be involved with all class activities including working with small groups of children across all key stages


Skilled communicators who are sensitive to pupils' needs who can interpret and adapt lessons for pupils to support in the delivery of educational programmes.



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 visit:

https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies

Please submit an application form before the closing date. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.




Closing date: 8th June 2025 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.




We welcome applications from all sections of the community.




Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.




Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK