Teaching Assistant
Ormiston Meridian Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DF9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
17 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,074.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 4, SCP 11 - 14
Teaching Assistant job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Ormiston Meridian Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant, to work as part of the Learning Support Team/ SEND department in supporting students with learning difficulties, disabilities and other barriers to their learning in mainstream classes. The working hours for the post will be Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.15pm, 28 hours per week, term time only including INSET days.
Your role will be to assist identified learners achieve success in their studies. This could include those students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues, students with an EHCP and students requiring additional support in lessons.
Join our dedicated SEND team and make a real difference to students’ lives. You will provide tailored 1:1, small-group and classroom support, helping students with SEND to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will deliver targeted interventions, monitor progress and champion an inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and caring individual who enjoys building positive relationships with students, families and professionals. You will play a key role in removing barriers to learning, promoting high aspirations and contributing to the wider life of the Academy.
Key Requirements
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or hold certificates in Literacy and Numeracy Professional Skills.
- Functional Skills Level 3
- Must hold or be willing to work towards Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
To find out more about the role, see the attached job description and person specification.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
To find out more about working at Ormiston Meridian Academy, please visit our website www.ormistonmeridianacademy.co.uk or contact Mrs K Rostron (Assistant SENCo) at krostron@omera.co.uk to arrange a phone call or visit.
To apply for the position please complete the online application form following the link above by the closing date.
Ormiston Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ormiston Meridian Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1015 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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Ormiston Meridian Academy is a thriving secondary academy in the south of the city, serving 11-16 year old students. Our ambition statement is ‘Shaping Lives, Building Ambition and Igniting Futures’ and every decision we make and action we take is to ensure our students excel as young adults.
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