Teaching Assistant in Reading

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning, helping individual students and small groups to access the curriculum, engage positively in learning and develop confidence and independence. You will respond to students' individual learning, SEND and behavioural needs using agreed strategies and resources.,

• Work with individual students and small groups to clarify instructions, support understanding and encourage independent learning.
• Support students to use learning resources, equipment and materials appropriately.
• Check students' understanding and provide timely support, including reading, scribing and the use of visual or verbal prompts where required.
• Encourage engagement, independence and pride in learning.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students develop confidence and make progress.
• Observe student engagement and understanding and share relevant feedback with teachers.
• Support positive behaviour, classroom routines and high expectations.
• Support students with SEND or additional learning needs through agreed strategies and interventions.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals or small groups as directed by the SENCO or SEND Manager.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence., Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues. You will be able to listen carefully and respond sensitively to individual needs, while contributing effectively as part of a team., An NVQ Level 2 / CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent is desirable.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and mathematics.
• Effective questioning, observation and assessment skills.
• An understanding of positive behaviour management approaches.
• A caring and positive attitude towards students.
• Awareness of the needs of students with special educational needs.
• A calm, adaptable, responsible and reliable approach.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and use initiative appropriately.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven 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 brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another. Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people. Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website. Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (MEC) Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of both staff and students are high. We offer a rich and varied curriculum alongside an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including: 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