Teaching Assistant

28.83 hours per week, term time only.

Great Hollands Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support our teachers in the management of children individually and within groups of pupils. Assisting with their learning, social, educational and emotional learning programmes.

We are looking for the following skills and qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 / CACHE Level 2 Certificate or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Good questioning skills.
• Good observation and assessment skills.
• Understanding of open-ended questioning and investigative work.
• Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable.

You would be joining our friendly, supportive and expert team at Great Hollands Primary School during an exciting time of progress as a proud member of the Maiden Erlegh Trust. The school has undergone a fantastic refurbishment programme in the last couple of years and as a result have amazing facilities to offer including our wonderful café style staff room and modern and well-resourced learning spaces.  

The successful candidate will be hard working and committed, and will be able to inspire, motivate and encourage children at all levels. We are looking for a team player who can support both the children in their care and the colleagues with whom they will be working with. 

If you are ready to join our passionate team of colleagues who love working here and would like to be part of our school family, then we look forward to hearing from you!

As part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, Great Hollands Primary School is a high-performing primary school in Bracknell-Forest. We are seeking an exceptional person to join our inspirational team. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled professionals, our results place us in the to 1% of primary schools in the UK, and we are proud of the rich educational experience we offer here.  

Our modern, well-equipped school, in a spacious and stylish environment, offers a calm and purposeful working atmosphere. Our staff are dedicated to do the very best for all our pupils, regardless of any additional needs or various backgrounds. Staff wellbeing is a key focus of our school, we recognise that the job can be tough at times, but we also value the rewards it brings. If you feel you could join our inspiring workforce then please apply. To learn more about our school, visit our website www.greathollandsprimary.co.uk.

About the Trust: 

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education 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 8 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.  Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff. 

Benefits: 

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE.

Staff Wellbeing is very important to us.  As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff. 

• We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request on additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
• CPD is available for all staff at all levels. 
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff. 
• Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff. 
• Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year. 

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for a more detailed discussion, if required. 

If you would like to have an informal chat with the hiring manager or visit the school, please email our recruitment team on recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org who can help organise this. 

Closing date: Open until successful appointment

Interviews: To be confirmed

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.  

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. 

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and staff. We are also committed to being ambitious for all and supporting everyone to reach their full potential. All employees of the Trust are expected to share these commitments. All posts require satisfactory employment checks and references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check.