Teaching Assistant

MERIDIAN TRUST; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Healthcare benefits

Eye test vouchers

Pension scheme

Job summary

Crosshall Junior School within Meridian Trust is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development in a positive, inclusive environment.

You will work closely with class teachers to provide high-quality support that enables pupils to achieve their full potential and develop their self-esteem and independence, while helping to ensure safety and welfare across the school.

Qualifications

• Holds a GCSE or equivalent in English Language.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, physical and mental well-being of all pupils.
• Understand how children learn and help develop self-esteem and motivation so pupils become resilient, independent learners.
• Communicate effectively to develop positive relationships with pupils.

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our team at Crosshall Junior School! You will play an important role in supporting pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development by creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will work closely with class teachers to provide high quality support that enables pupils to achieve their full potential. 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.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, physical and mental well-being of all pupils. 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. Crosshall Junior School is a dynamic environment; no year is the same, as no group of children or individuals are the same. The school offers a consistent approach across the years and has high expectations. Children are nurtured and feel cared about, as demonstrated by our accreditation as the Flagship School: Centre of Excellence for Inclusion - the only school in the whole of the eastern region.
• By the end of the Key Stage, we believe that our children are successful, more independent, happy and confident students, ready to become responsible citizens; they are more aware of what they would like to attain in the future and have the skills and know-how to Achieve their Dreams. 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 -
• 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 resource
• 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