Level 2 - Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£20,246.27 - £22,762.49 Annually (Actual)Salary dependent on experienceLevel 2 - Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEN Support) job summaryVacancy for Level 2 - Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)- The Harbour School Wilburton, CambridgeshireSalary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Point 5-7 ( Level 2) Grade 6, Point 7-12 ( Level 3)Hours: 32.5We have an exciting vacancy for a passionate and creative Teaching Assistant - SEN Support, who thrives on helping students realise their potential at The Harbour School Under the direction of the Principal and SLT, you will be supporting children with SEND needs both inside and outside of the classroom environment.OpportunityTake responsibility for adapting and delivering learning activities with SEND children, as agreed. Motivate and engage the students, to reach their full potential.Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.The ideal candidate Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.Understands how children learn.Is skilled at developing children's self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners.Has excellent communication skills and is able to develop and sustain positive relationships with pupils.Working under direction of the Class Teacher you will provide access to learning for students and assist the teacher in the management of students in the classroom. Do you want to work in a school where the well-being of the pupils is at the heart of everything you do? Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the students you work with?We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed teaching assistants who have a range of skills and experience to call upon. Can you be a a positive role model and show a flexible approach towards supporting students?The successful candidate will be a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with high expectations to support teaching. The successful candidates will play a significant role in improving the quality of pupils' learning, together with promoting the vision, values and aspirations of the school and its wider community.Our learners have complex needs, and so the successful candidate will be able to ensure that they have the skills to support the teacher as they deliver the curriculum and fully engage pupils in their learning, meeting their individual needs and facilitating sustained learner progress.The Harbour School currently caters for boys from 5-16 years who have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) for social, emotional and mental health needs. We currently have 101 pupils on roll who attend from all over the Cambridgeshire area and sometimes from outside the county. Our school is situated in rural Cambridgeshire. The generous grounds, including the wooded area and pond, are fully utilised through enrichment activities throughout the school day. About Meridian TrustMeridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and 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 and has forged strong links within all these communities. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.ukWhy work for us?We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all our staff. As a large multi-academy trust, Meridian Trust provides a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. We offer all our staff a wide range of professional learning activities delivered through Meridian Learning including: School and Trust-led CPD and Trust-led professional networksA broad range of online, face-to-face and blended learning opportunities developed and delivered by Trust specialistsAccess to Teaching WalkThrus; a platform providing evidence-based teaching strategies broken down into granular steps Professional qualifications via ApprenticeshipsCurriculum Hubs and NPQs via Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Teaching School HubOpportunities for coaching & professional supervisionOpportunities to get into teaching through our outstanding ITT We promote and support employee wellbeing through regular wellbeing events, access to an online mindfulness programme and we provide free emotional and practical support 24/7 via our Employee Assistance Programme which delivers online health & wellbeing resources, counselling, mindfulness, skills coaching for line managers and financial, legal & practical support on a range of personal issues.Other benefits of working for us include: Defined benefit pension schemes, providing a secure and guaranteed income on retirement.Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme Childcare Account providing eligible employees with free or tax-free childcareFree eye tests via Eyecare vouchers and free flu vaccinationsFree tea and coffeeFree on-site parkingDiscounts and special deals on holidays, breakdown cover, everyday essentials, mobile phones, utilities and gym membershipsDell Advantage giving up to 20% discount on laptops, desktops and accessories.Discounted membership rates for Academy Leisure, SawtryFor more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.Closing date for applications: 16.12.2024- middayInterviews will be held on: date to be confirmed **Please note- we reserve the right to call to interview and end this advert earlier than time frame of dates specified Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for school based jobs must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions when prompted to do so.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 safeguardingOur 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 disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.