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  • Start date details

    December 2024 / January 2025

  • Closing date

    25 November 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    25 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£11,286.00 - £11,648.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Grade 5 (Level 2 Teaching Assistant) plus separate Midday Supervisor contract

Teaching Assistant job summary

Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5 Points 5-7 Teaching Assistant Actual Salary: £11,284 - £11,648, based on 20 hours per week

In addition, Meridian Trust Grade 3 Points 2-3 Midday Supervisor: £12.49 per hour FTE salary

Hours: up to 20 hours per week, term time only plus 30 minutes per day - Midday Supervisor (separate contract)

Responsible to the Headteacher

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 children's 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 & Mathematics 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

Hatton Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities in the heart of the village community of Longstanton. Hatton Park Primary School is ideally situated within walking distance of the guided busway running from St Ives to Cambridge and is close to A14/M11 link roads. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.

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 25th November 2024 by 9am

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, as applications are received. Early applications are recommended.

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

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About Hatton Park Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
415 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

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