Learning Support Assistants

2 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time £14,000 - £23,000 per year

Job description

We have full time roles available starting ASAP. The hours are 8.30am to 3.15pm, 31.25 Hours per week, term time only plus INSET days. Please note there is no flexibility with start and finish times.

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.

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.

About The Avenue School

We're a vibrant, friendly SEN school supporting over 250 pupils aged 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 looking for 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 years' service
  • On-site parking and good public transport links
  • Social events, free tea/coffee, and paid 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' service

Ready to apply? Visit our website: Go to the Support Assistant recruitment section, fill in the forms and email them to Need more info? Give Vanessa Carrick a call on – we'd love to chat

Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026

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.

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