Teacher Assistant - PE & Outdoor Learning - Addington School
location_on Reading
location_on Reading 27/09/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary 16,633 - £18,043 per year, plus £895 SEN Allowance per annum
Contractual hours 24.75
Basis Part time
Region Permanent / Part-Time
Job category/type Schools
Date posted 15/09/2026
Job reference SCH3528
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.
An opportunity has arisen within our PE and Outdoor Learning team for a Teacher Assistant to work collaboratively with the PE and class teams to support our pupils to engage in outstanding PE and outdoor learning.
It is desirable that you will have previous experience of working with pupils with special needs and will have prior experience of PE, Sports or Outdoor Learning. Qualifications in these areas are also desirable.
We are looking for a candidate who is able to work collaboratively as part of a fun and active team, but is also able to use their initiative. The candidate will need to have a positive approach to supporting pupils to learn, whilst being caring and flexible.
The job will be physically demanding, including setting up and putting away our large trampoline as well as other PE related equipment.
You will support with the delivery of PE lessons, run small group activities and lunchtime clubs, organise and lead offsite sporting and outdoor learning opportunities.
You will have access to excellent professional development centred on teaching strategies for children and young people with special needs and disabilities.
Our Offer:
Local Government Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Scheme
Blue Light Card
Free onsite parking
Family friendly policies
Access to employee discount and lifestyle rewards scheme tailored for pubic sector workers providing exclusive deals and savings on retail shopping, holidays, motoring and leisure activities
Opportunity to work with a team of professionals across the Trust
Continuous professional development and learning opportunities
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 be eligible to work in the UK.
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Teacher Assistant - PE & Outdoor Learning - Addington School in Reading employer: Reading Borough Council
Reading Borough Council offers a supportive and collaborative work environment for the Finance Officer role at Addington School, where you will play a vital part in managing the school's financial resources. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to training opportunities and career progression within the council, all while contributing to the educational success of the community in Woodley, Reading.
