Teaching Assistant - The Addington School
location_on Reading
location_on Reading 11/10/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary £22,419 - £24,319 per annum plus £1,206 SEN Allowance per annum
Contractual hours 32.5
Basis Part time
Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time
Job category/type Schools
Date posted 18/09/2026
Job reference SCH3542
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.
32.5 hrs per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days
Mondays 8:45 am to 16:15 pm, Tuesdays 8:45 am to 17:00 pm*, Wednesdays to Fridays 8:45 am to 15:30 pm * 17:00 pm finish alternating between Tuesdays and Thursdays each half term
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
Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Staff Wellbeing Group, Flu Vaccinations, Access to Private Medical Scheme
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.
We cater for pupils aged 3 - 19 years with special educational needs and disabilities across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill.
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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Teaching Assistant - The 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.
