Maiden Erlegh School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a period of maternity cover, to support the needs of individual pupils and small groups in accordance with school policy and government initiatives in the pursuit of hight standards of pupil's achievement.

Key skills, qualifications and experience for this role include:

• NVQ Level 2 / CACHE Level 2 Certificate or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
• Knowledge of the school curriculum
• Knowledge of the standard of work expected from pupils
• Some experience with children with special needs is desirable but not essential

The successful applicant will enjoy working with 11-18-year-olds. You must be adaptable and willing to be involved in all aspects of school life, have a calm manner and be able to work as part of team. You will share our inclusive values which are to Aim high - Be inclusive - Work together; and you will have a willingness to develop your own practice in line with our ethos of continuous improvement.

Maiden Erlegh School?is a highly successful comprehensive school for students from 11-18 years old, situated?in Earley, near Reading. Our students are a delight to work with and relationships between students and staff are extremely positive and constructive.? Students are keen to learn, curious, respectful, polite and fun. They rise to challenges positively and enthusiastically and have high expectations of themselves. This is why they achieve such impressive academic and personal successes, and our results continue to improve year on year - this year placing us in the top 50 schools nationally for Progress 8. We also have a thriving 6th?form and many of our students stay on to study here.

Our staff are dedicated, talented professionals who go the extra mile for the students because they are committed to helping them realise their dreams, achieve the greatest possible success, overcome any personal challenges. Teachers are passionate about their subjects and focused on delivering varied and stimulating lessons. Support staff work tirelessly to ensure the school can provide the best education possible. We have an excellent professional development offering for all of our staff which helps ensure they are satisfied in their work. We seek to develop and motivate our colleagues at every opportunity, and we offer a very warm welcome to all our new team members when they join us.

To learn more about our school, please visit our website?www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk.