Learning Support Assistants - The Avenue School


Company:	Reading Borough Council
Salary:	£19,703 to £19,703 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG30 4BZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	29 Nov 2026

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Summary

Support Assistants work Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.15pm, 31.25 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days

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 full time 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 260 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 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

Essential requirements

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. Need more info? Give Vanessa Carrick a call on 0118 214 5257 – we’d love to chat! Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 30th November 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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