Teaching Assistant

Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant - this is a fixed term contract for the Spring term.

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Points 5-7 £15,282.49-£15,771.98

Hours: 27.08 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08:20-15:15pm. 38 weeks (term time only).

This role includes morning sensory circuits between 08:20am-08:50am.

Please submit your application form via MyNewTerm to be considered - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143575/EDV-2024-SJA-30736

This is a role with an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of our pupils, working to provide one-to-one and group support and teaching. You will be adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and adaptable to childrens needs. Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued in our school – you will work closely with our SENDCo and SEND team to provide our children with the best possible educational opportunities. An element of your duties will also include preparation of fantastic teaching resources/class displays.

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning!
• A job that is fun, flexible, creative and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching!
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life

The ideal candidate:

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND of behavior needs would be beneficial.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Can be adaptable, take on board new ideas and think on their feet!
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Sawtry Junior Academy -

Welcome to our Academy where we hope you will experience a wealth of enthusiasm for learning and for supporting and helping each other. We are sure you will quickly feel the friendly and positive ethos in the academy from both the staff and the children, who would love to share their latest pieces of work and activities with you. We have been part of the Meridian Trust family since November 2016. Our academy is situated in the heart of the village of Sawtry and caters for children aged 7-11 (Key Stage 2). We have approximately 270 pupils, in 10 single age classes. Most of our pupils come from the village of Sawtry; the remainder are from surrounding villages.

We aim to provide engaging learning activities for our children in a stimulating and supportive environment. Although our purpose is to promote the development of academic and practical skills, we also seek to guide children in their social and moral development. Between the ages of 7 and 11 children quickly grow and develop in maturity. The environment we provide for the children promotes independence, self-motivation, and confidence. We aim to develop the numerous social skills that are necessary for children to become responsible members of society.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th December 2024 at 09:00am.

Interviews will be held on: To be confirmed.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: £15,282.49-£15,771.98 per year

Expected hours: 27.08 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/12/2024