Teaching Assistant (Woodley) - Addington School

32.5 Hours per week, Term time only plus 5 INSET days - This position is for a Fixed Term period.

Addington School is a large all age outstanding special school catering for pupils with a wide range of learning disabilities, many of whom also have associated sensory, motor, medical and behavioural needs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to induction, professional development and on-going support to all of our staff. 

Our main site is located in Woodley and we have a smaller additional site catering for Early Years pupils located in Farley Hill.

We currently have a vacancy for a Teacher Assistant to work at our main school site located in Woodley on a fixed term basis.

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. 

We can offer…  

• The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘Outstanding’ 
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership 
• A school with a coaching and collaborative culture 
• A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged, within a skilled and supportive team 
• A school committed to supporting staff and pupil wellbeing .

• 32.5 hrs per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days
• This position is for a Fixed Term period.

Addington School is a large all age outstanding special school catering for pupils with a wide range of learning disabilities, many of whom also have associated sensory, motor, medical and behavioural needs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to induction, professional development and on-going support to all of our staff. 

Our main site is located in Woodley and we have a smaller additional site catering for Early Years pupils located in Farley Hill. We currently have a vacancy for a Teacher Assistant to work at our main school site located in Woodley on a fixed term basis.

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. 

We can offer …  

• The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘Outstanding’ 
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership 
• A school with a coaching and collaborative culture 
• A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged, within a skilled and supportive team 
• A school committed to supporting staff and pupil wellbeing .

To apply, please submit an application form before the closing date. To access the application form, please visit www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk. 

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 to arrange a visit.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025

This 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.