2 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    6 December 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£18,341.00 - £18,928.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Grade 5, Points 5-7 £18,341.25-£18,928.70

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Harrold Primary Academy!

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5 Points 5-7 £18,341.24-£18,928.70.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

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

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 Harrold Primary Academy -

Harrold Primary Academy is a one-form entry, community primary academy, situated in the village of Harrold in North Bedfordshire. The Academy lies in the heart of the community, believing that close cooperation between home and school is essential. Harrold Primary Academy is a happy, caring, and supportive school. The Academy was formed on the site of Harrold Lower School and Harrold Priory Middle School, opening its doors to the pupils aged 4 - 11 years in September 2017. The Academy celebrates and values their learning community and encourages children to respect each other’s cultures, faiths, and traditions.

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: Friday 6th December 2024 at 09:00am.

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 10th December 2024.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

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 online searches.

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.

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About Harrold Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
107 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11

School location

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