Level Teaching Assistant - Trades

About the role

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Trades to join our dedicated team. Working closely with the Trades Teacher, you will support the delivery of practical vocational lessons and hands on learning activities for students with a range of abilities and needs, including SEMH and SEN. The role will also involve supporting the delivery of alternative provision Trades learning within other schools across the local community.

The successful candidate will support the wider aspects of school life, such as student transport, maintaining a safe site environment, and assisting with the day to day running of a safe trades provision. The ability to build positive relationships with young people and a knowledge of health and safety are key to success in this role.

This role requires a full driving license held for over a year (D1 category desirable or willingness to train) as the postholder will be required to support with daily student travel in the school minibus.

Cranbury College is an Alternative Education provider for young people ranging from 5-16 years old. We support learners who have been permanently excluded from mainstream settings and provide preventative support to those who are at risk of permanent exclusion. Additionally, we support those that unintentionally exclude themselves from education and children who cannot access school for medical reasons. We are a multi-site organisation which includes our Primary provision, based at College Road and Secondary provision, based at Cranbury Road.

We have Outreach teams that provide specialist support within schools and a Hospital Teaching Service based at Royal Berkshire Hospital who provide education to children on short and long term stays. Cranbury College is a fast paced, energetic setting where we pride ourselves on a strong team ethic, always working together to create a nurturing and supportive setting for our student's alternative pathway to success.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve. Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world. The Trust currently comprises 9 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU.

As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas. We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations. Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff.

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE

Staff Wellbeing is very important to us. As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.

• We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request on additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
• CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
• Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
• Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for a more detailed discussion, if required.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time. Please note that appointment to this role is subject to securing funding.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.