Teaching Assistants

Job Description

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is seeking Teaching Assistants to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning for individual students and small groups. This role will involve working closely with teachers to help students access the curriculum, engage in learning, build confidence and develop greater independence. The successful candidates will support students with a range of learning, SEND and behavioural needs, using agreed strategies and resources to enable meaningful participation and progress.

One role is 32.5 hours working 5 days a week. The part‑time role will be covering 2 days a week.

• Supporting students during lessons.
• Clarifying instructions and supporting understanding.
• Encouraging independent learning.
• Helping students use learning resources, equipment and materials appropriately.
• Checking student understanding during lessons.
• Providing timely support where required.
• Observing student engagement and sharing feedback with teachers.
• Assisting with monitoring student learning.
• Supporting positive behaviour routines.
• Contributing to a safe, purposeful and inclusive classroom environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a caring and positive approach to working with students, and the ability to listen carefully and respond sensitively to individual needs.
• Organised, reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team while following guidance from teaching colleagues.
• Awareness of students with special educational needs, positive behaviour management approaches and the role of a Teaching Assistant in supporting learning.
• A Level 2 qualification in English and mathematics.
• NVQ Level 2 / CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and will be expected to follow local safeguarding policies and procedures.
• All posts are subject to satisfactory employment checks, references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

• Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event.
• Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles.
• Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points.
• Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible).
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes.
• Mental Health First Aid Support
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• Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across the Trust.
• Employee Referral Scheme
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Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.