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Job details
Salary £34,068 - £52,835 plus £2,885 SEN 1 Allowance per annum
Contractual hours 18.5
Basis Part time
Region Permanent / Part-Time
Job category/type Schools
Date posted 15/09/2026
Job reference SCH3529
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.
Teachers – Various positions available - full & part time - please indicate your preference in your application form, including the working pattern you are available to work if you wish to apply for part-time working
Required for January 2027 but early start can be considered.
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, growing leadership and SEN expertise.
- 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.
We are looking for teachers:
With a passion for teaching children and young people with learning difficulties.
With a commitment to high professional standards.
Who are skilled communicators and team players who are committed to developing themselves and others.
Who show empathy with parents and desire true working in partnership.
Who are skilled at being the leader in their classroom.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. We are an all-age special school seeking an inspirational and resilient teacher who is creative and adaptable with the ability to support pupils across a wide age range.
Staff are trained in a range of specialist approaches, are creative and adaptable and plan and deliver a curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities. Our teachers work collaboratively with a skilled team of support staff, therapists and families and can effectively manage complex or difficult behaviours.
Please contact Lynda Wood, Headteacher on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school.
The closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Interview date: Monday 12th October 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. 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
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