Teaching Assistant

MERIDIAN TRUST; Cookham Dean; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

ITT support

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

Swavesey Village College is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support student learning and access to the curriculum. You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher to help pupils realise their potential and assist with classroom management.

The role is 14.75 hours per week over three days (8:45am–3:10pm) for 38 weeks per year. GCSE English Language is required. Meridian Trust offers CPD opportunities and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language or equivalent required.
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities for small groups or 1:1 to support learning.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with pupils.
• Assist the Class Teacher with classroom management and organisation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Inclusive practice

Team player

Education

GCSE English Language

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a passionate, creative and dedicated Teaching Assistant, who thrives on helping students realise their potential at Swavesey Village college. You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher, to enable access to learning for students and to aid the Class Teacher in the management of students and the classroom. The Opportunity

• Supervise activities for small groups or 1:1, enabling all children to reach their potential.
• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships.
• Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.
  Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
• Understands how children learn.
• Is skilled at developing children's self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners.
• Has excellent communication skills and is able to develop and sustain positive relationships with pupils.
  Swavesey Village College was judged to be Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024. Ofsted report that 'Swavesey Village College is a welcoming, inclusive school with high ambitions for all', and that 'Leaders have created a vibrant, successful school where all are welcome and all can succeed'. Moreover, they feel 'The curriculum for personal development is exemplary'. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas.

Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust - Meridian Trust. 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.

Salary: Grade 4, Point 3 - 5 Hours of work: 14.75 hours per week, 3 days 8.45am - 3.10pm, 38 weeks per year., 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