Teaching Assistant EDV​/MES​/Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd, Earley Berk

The Teaching Assistant will play a key role in facilitating learning by supporting individual pupils and small groups in line with school policy and government initiatives, contributing to high standards of pupil achievement. The post holder will work closely with teachers and other colleagues to help students become independent learners and to support both academic progress and personal development.

• Work closely with class teachers on a daily basis to support learning activities and promote pupil independence.
• Provide targeted support to individuals or small groups of pupils, clarifying instructions and supporting the effective use of learning materials and equipment.
• Assist with the delivery of educational programmes, including supporting the development of reading, writing, spelling and listening skills.
• Establish positive, productive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations for behaviour and engagement.
• Support classroom management by reinforcing standards of behaviour and tidiness.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on pupil progress.
• Contribute to duty rotas and other activities as directed by the Head of School.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.

The successful candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 2 / CACHE Level 2 Certificate (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Knowledge of the school curriculum and the standards expected of pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Good observation, questioning and assessment skills.
• A calm, adaptable and positive approach, with a caring attitude and sensitivity to pupils’ needs.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and the welfare of children and young people.

Experience of working with children with special educational needs is desirable but not essential.

This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with Children’s Barred List
. Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and staff. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references

For further details and to apply, please visit the Maiden Erlegh Trust website. Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and early application is encouraged.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is ambitious for all and is committed to supporting every colleague to reach their full potential.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 750 staff and 4,500 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise - it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust here on our website.

Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive school for students from 11-18 years old, situated in Lower Earley, near Reading. Our students are a delight to work with and relationships between students and staff are extremely positive and constructive. Students are keen to learn, curious, respectful, polite and fun. They rise to challenges positively and enthusiastically and have high expectations of themselves.

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