Position details
Hours: 0.4 FTE, Thursday, Friday (Job Share). Contract: Permanent. Location: Farley Hill. Required: January 2026.
About the school
Addington School is part of Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi‑academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area. Our family of SEN schools specialises in learning difficulties.
We are a dynamic expanding school catering for pupils across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill. This opportunity is to support pupils located in our Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill, a specialist bespoke centre that offers a specially designed learning environment to support children with all of their needs.
What we 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.
- The opportunity to personalise the curriculum.
- Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise.
- A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged.
Qualifications
- Passion for teaching children and young people with learning difficulties.
- Experience of working to provide excellent early years education.
- Commitment to high professional standards.
- Skilled communicators and team players who are committed to developing themselves and others.
- Empathy with parents and desire for true partnership.
How to apply
Please submit an application form before the closing date. We are unable to accept CVs.
Contact Ellie Webb, Head of the Early Years Centre on 0118 966 9073 for discussion or to arrange a visit to the school.
Closing date
19th October 2025.
Legal statements
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 DBS.
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK.
