Teaching Assistants

MERIDIAN TRUST; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Biggleswade is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children's learning. This role offers the chance to provide both one-to-one and group support while being adaptable and creative in your teaching approach. The position is term-time only, allowing for a flexible work-life balance, and offers outstanding professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess GCSEs in English and Maths and have experience supporting pupils with SEND needs.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND of behavior needs would be beneficial.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support and teaching.
• Adapt teaching resources and think of creative ways to learn.
• Prepare teaching resources and class displays.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Adaptability to new ideas

Education

GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent

Job description

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
• 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
• 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