Teaching Assistant L1

MERIDIAN TRUST; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free tea and coffee making facilities

Generous sick pay and annual leave

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Greater Peterborough UTC is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher and promote inclusion for all students. You will help access learning, encourage interaction and independence, supervise activities, and build positive relationships with pupils.

GCSEs in English and Maths are required, plus Level 1 TA qualification or willingness to work towards this. You will be a strong team player with good communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience supporting students in a classroom with diverse needs.
• Awareness of child protection issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in the support and inclusion of students
• Support access to learning for students and encourage interaction and independence
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of students
• Support students to understand instructions, concentrate, use equipment and motivate the student as needed
• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them in a professional way, according to individual needs
• Contribute to the management of student behaviour

Skills

Strong team player

Good communication

Highly motivated

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

TA Level 1+ or willingness

Job description

• Assist the classroom teacher in the support and inclusion of students
• Support access to learning for students and encourage interaction and independence
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of students
• Support students to understand instructions, concentrate, use equipment and motivate the student as needed
• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them in a professional way, according to individual needs
• Contribute to the management of student behaviour
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
  Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths
• Level 1 or above Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards this
• Experience of supporting students in a classroom environment, including those with a range of learning needs
• Able to make and sustain positive relationships with students
• Awareness of child protection issues
• Strong team player and possess good communication skills
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic who can be a committed and reliable member of our team
  Extensive CPD opportunities both within GPUTC and the wider trust
• Free on-site parking
• Eyecare vouchers
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

About Greater Peterborough UTC-

We are proud to be Peterborough's first STEM school, with expertise in STEM subjects, giving young people the change to follow a unique and technical curriculum into higher education or the world of work. Our £25 million campus was opened in September 2016 and rapidly established itself as one of the highest performing schools in the area. Our campus includes industry standard workshops and IT design studios, as well as specialist science labs and state of the art digital engineering equipment. We are the area's leading educational establishment for the engineers, architects, scientists and designers of the future, specialising in education for the tech‑savvy workforce required for the evolving modern world, in fact 80% of our leavers continue to study or work in STEM.

About Meridian Trust - 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