Teaching AssistantEDV/2026/MES/32783

Great Hollands Primary School; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh School in Lower Earley near Reading is seeking a caring, proactive teaching assistant to work with teachers to support individual students and small groups.

You will help students access the curriculum, respond to SEND and behavioural needs, and contribute to an inclusive, safe learning environment. The role offers full-time and part-time hours within a Disability Confident employer, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 / CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, together with an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and mathematics.
• Good questioning, observation and assessment skills.
• Awareness of needs of students with special educational needs and positive behaviour management approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to understand lesson objectives and planned activities.
• Support individual students and small groups to access learning activities.
• Check students’ understanding and provide appropriate support with prompts as required.
• Encourage participation, develop thinking skills and pride in work.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and share observations with teachers.

Skills

Questioning & assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Listening

Behaviour management

SEND awareness

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 2 / CACHE Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

NVQ Level 2 in English and mathematics

Job description

Working closely with teachers, you will support individual students and small groups to access the curriculum, engage positively in learning and develop greater confidence and independence. You will respond to individual learning, SEND and behavioural needs, using agreed strategies and resources to help students participate fully and make progress.

2 full time positions available and 1 part time at 18 hours.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 0118 929 6020.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to understand lesson objectives, planned activities and individual student support needs.
• Support individual students and small groups to understand instructions, access learning activities and develop independent learning skills.
• Check students’ understanding and provide appropriate support, including the use of visual and verbal prompts where required.
• Encourage students to participate in lessons, develop their thinking skills and take pride in their work.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and share observations with teachers to support assessment and future planning.
• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines, helping to maintain a safe, purposeful and respectful learning environment.
• Support students with SEND or additional learning needs through agreed strategies and targeted interventions.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence in their learning.
• Prepare and organise learning resources and support small intervention groups where directed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND colleagues and other colleagues to promote an inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have an NVQ Level 2 / CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, together with an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and mathematics.

You Will Also Be Able To Demonstrate

• Good questioning, observation and assessment skills.
• An understanding of how to support students with learning activities and encourage independence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to listen carefully and respond sensitively to individual student needs.
• An understanding of positive behaviour management approaches.
• Awareness of the needs of students with special educational needs.
• A caring, positive and adaptable approach.
• The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently when required.
• A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Maiden Erlegh School (MES)

Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive school for students aged 11-18, located in Lower Earley, near Reading. Relationships between students and staff are extremely positive, and students are keen, curious, respectful and ambitious.

Academic outcomes continue to improve year on year, with the school placing in the top 50 schools nationally for Progress 8, alongside a thriving sixth form.

Staff are dedicated professionals who go the extra mile to support students to achieve their best. The school offers strong professional development opportunities and a warm, supportive welcome to new colleagues.

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 5000 students across nine 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