Teaching Assistant

MERIDIAN TRUST; Stamford; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Defined benefit pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests via Eyecare vouchers

Free on-site parking

Discounts on holidays and more

Résumé du poste

Stamford Welland Academy is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support students under the direction of the SENDCO, helping access learning and assisting the Class Teacher in managing students and the classroom.

You will work within a dedicated team in a MAT to promote inclusion, develop pupils' self-esteem and build positive relationships with learners. GCSE English qualification is required as part of the educational background.

Qualifications

• Holds a GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
• Understands how children learn.
• Skilled at developing children's self-esteem and motivation to become resilient, independent learners.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop positive relationships with pupils.

Responsabilités

• In a classroom environment, help all children reach their potential.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with pupils.
• Join a dedicated team within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).
• Support the Class Teacher in managing students and the classroom.
• Assist with consistency and assessment to aid learning.

Description du poste

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

Key responsibilities

• Working in a classroom environment 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.

About the school

At Stamford Welland Academy every child is known, valued and supported, to achieve above and beyond their potential. We combine the best educational practices in our taught curriculum, with the character-building opportunities afforded in our parallel curriculum. Together, our taught and parallel curriculum develop our young people and prepare them for the future and life beyond Stamford. We adopt a 'whole child' approach to education and we have an uncompromising commitment to offer the very best level of pastoral care. The community ethos we have created is tangible and our staff and students describe it as being part of 'one big family'.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and 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 and has forged strong links within all these communities. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

Salary: Grade 4, Point 3-5 (£17,836.61) Hours of work: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 7 days)

We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all our staff. As a large multi-academy trust, Meridian Trust provides a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff.

Professional Learning Opportunities

• School and Trust-led CPD and Trust-led professional networks
• A broad range of online, face-to-face and blended learning opportunities developed and delivered by Trust specialists
• Access to Teaching WalkThrus; a platform providing evidence-based teaching strategies broken down into granular steps
• Professional qualifications via Apprenticeships
• Curriculum Hubs and NPQs via Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Teaching School Hub
• Opportunities for coaching & professional supervision
• Opportunities to get into teaching through our outstanding ITT

We promote and support employee wellbeing through regular wellbeing events, access to an online mindfulness programme and we provide free emotional and practical support 24/7 via our Employee Assistance Programme which delivers online health & wellbeing resources, counselling, mindfulness, skills coaching for line managers and financial, legal & practical support on a range of personal issues.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension schemes, providing a secure and guaranteed income on retirement.
• Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme
• Childcare Account providing eligible employees with free or tax-free childcare
• Free eye tests via Eyecare vouchers and free flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts and special deals on holidays, breakdown cover, everyday essentials, mobile phones, utilities and gym memberships
• Dell Advantage giving up to 20% discount on laptops, desktops and accessories.