Level 1-2 Teaching Assistant
The Bluecoat School, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
17 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,182.00 Annually (Actual)
Level 1-2 Teaching Assistant job summary
VACANCY FOR A FIXED-TERM LEVEL 1 OR 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT AT THE BLUECOAT SCHOOL!
Salary:
Level 1 Teaching Assistant - Meridian Trust Grade 4, Points 3-5 £18,182.59-£18,760
Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Meridian Trust Grade, Points 5-7 £18,760-£19.360.86
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days).
Start Date: January 2025
This is a fixed-term contract until August 2025.
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!
The ideal candidate
- 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
About The Bluecoat School
There has been a Bluecoat School here in Stamford for over 200 years, all our children and staff are proud to be part of the heritage of their town. The school has always been at the centre of our community, and it continues to be so. At The Bluecoat School, every member of our community is valued. Our differences are celebrated and we recognising these differences help us to grow and support each other. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity, aspirations, and ambition for all of our children. At The Bluecoat School, every voice is important and matters; every voice is heard and every new voice which joins us, strengthens our community.
About 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
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th December 2024
Interview date: Thursday 19th December 2024
Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Bluecoat School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 143 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Bluecoat School website (opens in new tab)
School location
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