About

Looking for a job where you can really make a difference?

Join our warm, welcoming team and help transform the lives of children with special educational needs. Whether you’re after full-time or part-time hours, we have a role for you!

Due to our school’s expansion, we’re looking for new Learning Support Assistants to support our pupils in the classroom and out in the community.

Available roles

We offer both full time and part time permanent positions, term time only (plus inset days). Please note start/finish times are fixed.

• 5 days per week - £18,482 per annum

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm • 31.25 hours per week

• 4 days per week - £14,785 per annum

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm • 25 hours per week

• 3 days per week - £11,089 per annum

Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm • 18.75 hours per week.

• 2 days per week - £7,392 per annum

Monday & Tuesday or Thursday & Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm 12.5 hours per week

About The Avenue School

We’re a vibrant, friendly SEN school supporting over 250 pupils aged 3 - 19 with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities. We offer small, well-resourced classes and a truly inclusive approach to learning—both inside and outside the classroom.

What you’ll do

You’ll work in the classroom as part of a team, supporting children with their learning, care needs, communication and behaviour. You’ll help pupils achieve their potential, whether that’s reading a new word, exploring the local area, or just making them smile.

No two days are the same, and the work is as rewarding as it is varied.

Who we’re looking for

We’re after caring, patient, and enthusiastic people who are keen to support children with special educational needs. Experience is great, but not essential as full training is provided.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• Calm, positive and resilient.
• A great team player with a sense of humour.
• Able to communicate clearly and confidently.
• Comfortable using basic ICT.
• Physically fit and ready to be hands on.

Why work with us?

• A friendly, supportive staff team.
• Term-time hours that fit around family life.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme – counselling, GP line, physio and more.
• Paid well-being day after 1 year’s service.
• On-site parking and good public transport links.
• Social events, free refreshments, and staff lunches available.
• Pension scheme (including death in service).
• Access to cycle scheme and Blue Light Card.
• Flu and Hep B jabs paid for.
• 5-day long service reward after 10 years.

Ready to apply?

Visit our website: https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk

Go to the Support Assistant recruitment section, fill in the forms and email them to recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk

Please include what days you’re available and which role(s) you’re applying for.

Need more info? Give Vanessa Carrick a call on 0118 214 5257 – we’d love to chat!

Closing date: 9am, Friday 6 June 2025.
We may interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks including online searches.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £7,392.00-£18,482.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025