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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/HS/60661
Job Category
Professional & Support | Pastoral & Welfare
Location
135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SG
Contract Type
Maternity Cover
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£25,409.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5 SCP 12. FTE £29,542 Plus SEN allowance £1,590. Term Time only plus 5 INSET days working 37 hours per week 08:00 - 16:00.
Hours Per Week
37
Closing Date
Midnight, Sun 6th Dec, 2026
Start Date
January 2027
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed
Interview Date(s) To be confirmed
About This Role
Hamilton School is seeking a temporary Thrive Support Worker to cover maternity leave to support positive student behaviour and wellbeing across the school. Working as part of a dedicated Thrive team, you will deliver targeted interventions and provide day-to-day behaviour support, helping to create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment. This role is central to ensuring students are supported to regulate their behaviour, engage in learning and develop resilience.
Maternity Cover dates: January - May 2027
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver 1:1 Thrive sessions and targeted group interventions to support emotional regulation and address underlying causes of behaviour
- Support the consistent implementation of behaviour systems across the school, aligned to the Thrive approach
- Work alongside teaching and support colleagues to promote engagement and positive behaviour in lessons
- Supervise students throughout the school day, including break and lunchtime, arrivals and departures
- Observe, record and report on student progress and intervention outcomes to inform ongoing support
- Contribute to a consistent, relational and supportive approach to behaviour and pastoral care
- Promote and embed the Thrive approach across the school, modelling best practice
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners to support student wellbeing
- Maintain a safe environment through adherence to safeguarding, health and safety and school policies
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience or interest in supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students and colleagues
- Calm, consistent and resilient approach to behaviour management
- Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
- Willingness to undertake relevant training, including Thrive or behaviour support approaches
Hamilton School
Hamilton School in Reading is a place of opportunity, belonging and growth for young people aged 11–16. As a special school within Maiden Erlegh Trust, it provides a highly supportive environment for students who benefit from smaller classes, strong relationships and personalised approaches that help them learn, develop confidence and succeed in life.
Every day at Hamilton is different. Staff work closely as a team to spark curiosity, celebrate progress and help students build the skills they need for the future. The school moved into its purpose-built home on Bulmershe Road in 2022, a modern and welcoming space designed around the needs of its learners.
Hamilton supports students with social, emotional and mental health needs and is recognised for its expertise, teamwork and impact, including a Pride of Reading Award nomination from parents.
The Hamilton team is united by commitment and compassion, and colleagues describe the staff team as exceptional in how they support one another and their students. As part of the Trust’s Special and Alternative Provision Hub, colleagues connect across schools to share practice, develop professionally and access strong wellbeing support.
About Maiden Erlegh Trust
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.
Benefits Of Working With Maiden Erlegh Trust
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
Mental Health First Aid Support
Recognition and Community
Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
Employee Referral Scheme
Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.
Additional Information
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Related Documents
- HAM JD Thrive Support Worker.pdf
- HAM PS Thrive Support Worker.pdf
- MET- Recruitment And Selection...pdf
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