52 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 July 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours 39 weeks

Contract type

Fixed term - 1.9.2024 - 31.5.2025

Actual salary

£17,403.04 - £17,695.31

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: Teaching Assistant Level 2 Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2025 Salary Range: SCP7 – SCP8 (£24,294 - £24,702 FTE) to be pro rata

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Part Time 30 hours 39 weeks Base: Merlin Top Primary Academy

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 28 academies; 15 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will support the children within the academy and you will be devoted to establishing constructive relationships with students. You must be able to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships with colleagues, promoting the vision and values of Northern Education Trust.

We welcome applications from dedicated individuals who:

  • Have 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, including English and Maths
  • Hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or have appropriate experience
  • Have experience of working with children and young people, and experience of working in the education system and in multi-agency settings

What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers:

  • The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
  • The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
  • The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
  • A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
  • A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Free onsite parking
  • Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing
  • Access to various discount sites

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

To apply for this role go to: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/179909?aisId=12&rmId=3351&src=3

For more information, please contact Mrs H Buckle PA to Principal/Office Manager on 01535 210028 or email: h.buckle@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Monday 16th September 2024 12 noon

Interviews: w/b Monday 23rd September 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Merlin Top Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
333 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
01535 210028

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 23 academies; 13 secondary and 10 primaries across the North of England in eleven Local Authority regions.

Merlin Top is a member of NET and was graded outstanding in March 2019 by Ofsted

Arranging a visit to Merlin Top Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.buckle@northerneducationtrust.org.

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