Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Cover in Reading

In this role, you will be responsible for covering lessons across the school, delivering pre-prepared learning to ensure continuity of education in the absence of teaching staff. You will also support the coordination and administration of cover arrangements, deploying or delegating staff effectively to meet daily operational needs. Working closely with classroom teachers and support staff, you will help maintain high standards of teaching and learning across a range of subjects, ensuring lessons are engaging and inclusive for all learners. You will support pupils with a variety of abilities and needs, including those with SEMH and SEN, helping them to access learning and make progress. Adaptability, strong organisational skills, and the ability to build positive relationships are key to success in this role.

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 students' 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.

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

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.