Teaching Assistants

MERIDIAN TRUST; Little Downham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training support

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits incl. eye test and

flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Meridian Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils one-to-one and in small groups, adapting teaching resources and creating engaging displays. You will work closely with the SENDCo and SEND team to provide the best educational opportunities for our learners in a supportive, fun environment.

This term-time only role offers flexible, creative duties, opportunities for apprenticeship and CPD, and benefits such as on-site parking and a range of wellbeing schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or behavioural needs is beneficial.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Fun, flexible and creative in approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support and teaching to pupils.
• Adapt teaching resources and prepare class displays.
• Collaborate with the SENDCo and SEND team to support learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Creativity

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+) 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 children's 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 behaviour 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. 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