We can offer you:

• a rewarding but challenging working environment
• an optimistic and motivating leadership team with a track record of improving

schools.

• a commitment to professional development, and a belief in driving

improvement through our trauma informed practice.

• the opportunity to work with a wider professional team at Cranbury College

We are looking to recruit a resilient Teaching Assistant. This role is instrumental in the day-to-day support of student learning in our classrooms. You will be expected to work on a 1:1 basis with specific students, often the most vulnerable, assisting them with their class work in a range of subjects from key stage 3 to GCSE

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Providing classroom support to those who have barriers to learning to ensure

they have access the curriculum and are able to work independently and within
groups to make progress.

• To support the supervision of students during break and lunch times
• To support the Pastoral Team in managing behaviour, being on hand to support

throughout the day across all years.

The successful applicant will be passionate about transforming the lives of young people and bring with them an abundance of enthusiasm which can encourage engagement and commitment from our students. Whilst experience is not necessary, you must have a good standard of literacy, be adaptable and willing to be involved in all aspects of school life, have a calm manner and be able to work as part of a team.

You will enjoy nurturing young people to help them grow in confidence and flourish personally. You will share our inclusive values of “opportunity, diversity and success for all”. In return, you will be joining our team of tenacious, optimistic and talented support staff, who have the support of an experienced leadership team.

Hamilton School is an SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Special School in Reading educating up to 64 students with Education, Health Care Plans (EHCP). Our mission is to recognise each and every one of our students as individuals, and to nurture their potential, developing the whole child through a therapeutic approach. This means that you would have to be a resilient character who is able to remain positive when dealing with challenging behaviour.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and staff. We are also committed to being ambitious for all and supporting everyone to reach their full potential. All employees of the Trust are expected to share these commitments. All posts require satisfactory employment checks and references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. All Leadership roles will require a section 128 check

Location :Reading

Closing Date :30 June 2023

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