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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Hospital Teaching

Horizons Ap Academy · Reading · Reading

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting children and young people within the Royal Berkshire Hospital children’s ward, as well as in community, home, and other off-site settings. The role will involve providing tailored educational support to pupils who are unable to attend school due to medical needs, helping them to maintain continuity in their learning and progress. You will deliver targeted interventions and provide flexible tutoring to support engagement, confidence, and positive next steps in education during periods of ill health. You may also work with medical students and a range of learners with differing needs, ensuring learning is adapted appropriately to individual circumstances.

The role requires supporting students with both their learning and overall wellbeing, helping to create a calm, positive, and supportive learning experience in a variety of environments. Adaptability, initiative, and the ability to build strong, compassionate relationships with children, families, and professionals are essential for success in this role. We are happy to consider a range of working patterns, including part-time depending on suitability and service needs.

About Cranbury College

Cranbury College is a 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 student's alternative pathway to success.


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 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. 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.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time. Please note that appointment to this role is subject to securing funding.

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.

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About this school

Cranbury College

Academy alternative provision converter · Ages 5–16

Not rated
Pupils
40
Avg teacher salary
£47,450
Pupil:teacher ratio
5:1
Academy trust
MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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Reading, Reading, RG30 2TS

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£27,247.00 - £30,594.00 Annually (Actual) Term time only plus 5 INSET days. 37 hours per week. 8.30 - 4.30pm.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
21 October 2026
Closing date
27 November 2026

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