Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Intervention at Cranbury College in Reading

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting secondary‑aged students across our provision. You will deliver targeted interventions aimed at supporting re‑engagement with education and helping students work toward positive next steps. You will work with students with a range of abilities and needs, including those with SEMH and SEN, providing tailored support to help them re‑engage with learning, build confidence, and make meaningful progress.

The role involves supporting students with both their learning and behaviour, contributing to a positive, calm, and focused learning environment. Adaptability, initiative, and the ability to build strong, positive relationships are essential for 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 educational 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.

Benefits include:

• 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 available for all staff at all levels.
• Free flu vaccinations offered to all staff.
• Free eye tests provided for eligible staff.
• Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.

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.