Level 2 Teaching Assistant

North Cambridge Academy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September2025

• Closing date

  16 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,760.00 - £19,360.00 Annually (Actual)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant (POD)

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Points 5-7

Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks

This is a role with an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of our POD pupils, working to provide one-to-one and group support or teaching. You will be adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and adaptable to students' needs. Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued in our school and you will work closely with our SEND team to provide our students with the best possible educational opportunities. An element of your duties will also include preparation of engaging teaching resources and displays.

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting pupils' 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
• To get involved in every aspect of school life, including outdoor and active learning experiences

The ideal candidate:

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Will be an experienced TA who is flexible and able to remain calm when dealing with challenging behaviour
• Able to inspire young people, enthusiastic and confident
• 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
• Will demonstrate adaptability to changing priorities and good initiative
• Experience of delivering targeted interventions
• Be familiar with and supportive of a therapeutic approach to behaviour
• Be experienced in working with children who can present with detrimental behaviours

About North Cambridge Academy

Our school opened in 2013 and since 2015 has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. Recently, North Cambridge Academy has become a Trauma-Informed School and our values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to ensure every child is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.

Our school holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Ofsted cited that pupils confirmed that the school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern. For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here

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: Monday 16th June - 9am

Interviews will be held on: TBC

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

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About North Cambridge Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 685 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Cambridge Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-cambridge-academy

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