Learning Support Assistants (Access Department) - Woodley
Addington Special School
England
* £17,503 - £17,781 per year
Salary: £17,503 - £17,781 per annum plus £1,052 SEN Allowance per annum
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Apply by: 27 March 2026
Job overview
Job overview
30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 INSET days
Monday - 8.50 - 4.15, Tuesday to Friday 8.50 - 3.25
£17,503 - £17,781 per annum plus £1,052 SEN Allowance per annum
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.
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
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 are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work at our main school site based in Woodley and are particularly interested to hear from applicants with an interest in supporting pupils in our Access Department which offers bespoke learning to each individual pupil providing the best opportunities for developing regulation, engagement, communication, and social skills. The majority of learners in the Access department range from age 8 – 19 years, with a range of developmental and physical needs.
Providing support to the Class Teacher, the role will involve assisting with the general management of pupils, preparing the classroom and setting out resources, supporting with pupils’ individual needs providing a bespoke environment for the children to learn.
You will support with the management of pupils with difficult and dangerous behaviours and implement behaviour management plans as required.
Using your previous experience and knowledge of supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, you will have the ability to work 1-2-1 with pupils or with small groups whilst recognising that each child has specific needs. You will have the ability to adapt strategies based on pupils’ age and physical presentation. With the ability to work independently or as part of a team, you will nurture and develop pupils through careful and sensitive support and intervention and will understand the pressure and requirement that this entails.
Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss further.
To apply, please submit an application form via email to personnel@addington.wokingham.sch.uk
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.
ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST - BETTER AND STRONGER TOGETHER
Addington School is an Outstanding Special School for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. All our pupils’ primary need is a learning difficulty that is either moderate, severe or profound, with up to 50 percent also having Autism.
All our pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan and we are currently accommodating up to 310 pupils, aged between 3 and 19 years across 2 sites.
Based in Woodley and Farley Hill, we are part of a newly formed multi‑academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area, composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. We are very fortunate to have 2 purpose built environments which make our schools fantastic places for learning and wider curriculum enrichment. At Farley Hill, we have a 40 place Nursery to Year 1 Early Years Centre.
We tailor a personalised Educational Programme for every pupil to ensure that they reach their full potential as well as providing a bespoke sequential curriculum steeped in SEND pedagogy. The school has a long history of being outstanding and in March 2023 secured Outstanding again under the new Ofsted Framework.
We have particular strengths in our Creative Arts with Music a particular focus for all our students and have considerable expertise in teaching strategies for pupils with learning difficulties as well as Autism and Down Syndrome.
We believe in a positive ethos based on a culture of mutual respect and openness, where we are all learning together to be 'a community committed to excellence and the development of the potential of all'.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to induction, professional development and on‑going support to all our staff.
Our Aims
* To know that what we do is making a difference to the lives of our young people.
* To continue to promote an inclusive approach to educational life.
* To expand our Parent and Community Partnership.
* To provide a learning environment based on mutual respect and self‑advocacy.
* To create a challenging forward thinking culture.
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